Kosovo Confirms First Mpox Case After African Return

Kosovo has reported its first case of mpox in a 30-year-old man who returned from a West African country. The patient, showing fever, chills, and skin lesions, was hospitalized on December 24. Authorities are now tracing contacts to prevent further spread of the viral infection. The World Health Organization maintains that mpox remains a public health emergency as new cases continue to emerge globally. Mpox typically presents with mild symptoms like fever and skin rashes.