The Center for Combating Misleading Information, under the Communications Department of the Turkish Presidency, commented on the information that 4 people are in quarantine in the capital, Ankara, suspected of being infected with monkeypox.
In response to reports published in the media and spread on social media in Turkey, the center issued a statement denying what had been circulated.
“There are no quarantined patients suspected of being infected with monkeypox (Mpox) in any health facility in Ankara,” the statement said.
Secretary General of the Turkish Doctors Union Onder Okay said: “There is currently no data indicating the spread of monkeypox in Turkey. »
He added: “Based on the data and information we have, we can say that this disease has not yet spread, despite the rumors circulating.”
He stressed that “the Turkish Ministry of Health has, for its part, taken the necessary precautions,” emphasizing that “we are closely monitoring the situation and sharing our suggestions with people regarding the precautions they should follow.”
He added: “We will continue to transparently share all the information we obtain with people here in Turkey.”
The press release from the Center for Combating Misleading Information published yesterday also confirms that “the Ministry of Health provides the necessary information in full transparency”, calling for “not to pay attention to unfounded allegations aimed at misleading public opinion”.
Media and social networks earlier reported that four people were in quarantine in the capital Ankara, suspected of being infected with monkeypox.
