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Singapore says it has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 in 2024

Singapore said it was monitoring the global situation closely.

Thailand says mpox case recorded in traveller from Africa

Thailand has detected 800 case of mpox Clade 2 since 2022.

One case of clade 2 mpox detected in Pakistan

The World Health Organization declared the recent outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of international concern after the new variant.

Philippines detects first mpox case this year

A new form of the virus has triggered global concern as it seems to spread easily though routine close contact.

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Vietnam reports first case of monkeypox

Ho Chi Minh City on Monday announced the country's first case of monkeypox,

WHO to use 'mpox' for monkeypox to tackle stigma

Generally, it seeks to avoid associating any disease or virus with a country, region, animal or ethnic group.

29 November 2022

WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency, again

It has spread from Congo to neighbouring countries, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

WHO confirms first case of mpox outside of Africa

Both U.S. and Canadian officials have said they have not identified any cases so far.

US to start trial testing Siga's antiviral for monkeypox

The NIH aims to enroll more than 500 patients, including both adults and children.

11 September 2022

Don't touch foreigners to reduce monkeypox risk

19 September 2022