The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has cautioned truck drivers and those in the logistics or transport industry to be cautious in light of the mpox outbreak, formerly known as monkeypox.
There have been cases recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, Namibia’s trading partners.
“The outbreak is hitting closer to our trading partners within the Southern African Development Community region; we, therefore, urge all stakeholders to be on high alert and to be extremely cautious, while also adhering to the prescribed safety protocol,” says WBCG chief executive Mbahupu Tjivikua.
He says the group has wellness clinics along all the key corridors connected to neighbouring countries, and drivers should make use of them.
“We offer free assistance to encourage truck drivers and industry players to visit these clinics,” says Tjivikua.
He adds that Namibian truck drivers and travellers planning to visit affected countries should consider getting vaccinated.
On 14 August, the World Health Organisation declared ongoing mpox cases in Africa an emergency health outbreak, following an increase in cases.
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