The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has cautioned truck drivers and those in the logistics/transport industry to be cautious of the current mpox outbreak.
Cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Africa, Namibia’s trading partners.
“The outbreak is hitting closer to our trading partners within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
We therefore urge all stakeholders to be on high alert and extremely cautious, while also adhering to the prescribed safety protocol,” WBCG chief executive Hippy Tjivikua says.
He says the group has wellness clinics along all the key corridors connected to neighbouring countries and drivers should make use of them.
“As you may be aware, the WBCG, with the support from the SADC, has cross-border wellness clinics along all the key corridors connected to neighbouring countries.
“We offer free assistance to encourage truck drivers and industry players to visit these clinics for assistance,” Tjivikua says.
He says Namibian truck drivers and travellers planning to visit affected countries should consider getting vaccinated.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the ongoing mpox cases in Africa an emergency health outbreak, following an increase in cases on 14 August.
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