A suspected case of Monkey Pox recorded in Gboko, Benue State (photo

A suspected case of the rare viral zoonotic disease caused by Monkey Pox has been reported in Gboko, Benue State.

Smith Takema, posted the photo and contacted Dr Kadev Kenneth Kevin, PEPFAR Peogram Officer at the Institute of Virology, Nigeria, who urged that they remain calm, adding that arrangements are being put in place to reach the patient.

"Thanks so much Smith Akôm Takema for the information. Necessary arrangements r bn put in place to reach patient.
Let's remain calm." Dr. Dr Kadev Kevin, said.