Mpox (monkeypox) is a disease of global public health importance as it not only affects countries in west and central Africa but the rest of the world. In recent years, mpox (monkeypox) has been reported in travellers to Israel (September 2018), to the United Kingdom (September 2018, December 2019, May 2021 and May 2022), to Singapore (May 2019), and to the United States of America (July and November 2021).
The most recent outbreak was reported in May 2022. To date, multiple cases of mpox (monkeypox) have been identified in several non-endemic countries. Studies are underway to understand further the epidemiology, sources of infection, and transmission patterns.
WHO References:
- Mpox global strategic preparedness and response plan (final) - 06 September 2024
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Mpox Extension Standing Recommendations
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Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak toolbox
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Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak toolboxWHO Director-General declares mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern-14 August 2024
- Strategic Framework for Enhancing Prevention and Control of mpox- 2024-2027
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Mpox-what-we-know-infographic
- Fifth Meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee on the Multi-Country Outbreak of mpox (monkeypox)
- Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee on the Multi-Country Outbreak of monkeypox (mpox)
- WHO recommends new name for monkeypox disease: Mpox
- Mpox (monkeypox) website
- 2022 mpox (monkeypox) Outbreak: Global Trends
- Multi-country mpox (monkeypox) outbreak in non-endemic countries
- Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #40 - 13 October 2024 - New
- Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #39 - 06 October 2024
- Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #38 - 28 September 2024
- Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #37 - 22 September 2024
- Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #36 - 14 September 2024
- Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #35 - 12 August 2024
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Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #31 – 22 December 2023
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Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #30 – 25 November 2023
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Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #29 – 20 October 2023
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Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #28 – 19 September 2023
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Multi-country outbreak of mpox- External situation report #27 - 09 August 2023
- Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #16 - 16 February 2023
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