More mpox cases reported in Philippines

More mpox cases reported in Philippines

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on September 16 announced three additional cases of monkeypox (mpox), bringing the total confirmed cases across the country this year to 18.
Indonesia closely monitors development of monkeypox

Indonesia closely monitors development of monkeypox

Indonesian President Joko Widodo held a cabinet meeting on August 27 to discuss the development of Monkeypox (mpox) in the country.
Thailand detects mpox infection in tourist

Thailand detects mpox infection in tourist

Thailand has detected a mpox case in a tourist who is suspiciously the first case of Clade 1b infection in the Southeast Asian country, local authorities said on August 21.
Mpox killed 548 people in DR Congo since start of 2024

Mpox killed 548 people in DR Congo since start of 2024

An mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 548 people since the start of the year, with all provinces affected by the virus, the health minister said on Thursday in a statement.
Mpox vaccine maker ready to produce 10 million doses

Mpox vaccine maker ready to produce 10 million doses

Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic said Thursday it was ready to produce up to 10 million doses of its vaccine targeting mpox by 2025 after the World Health Organization declared a surge in the virus in Africa a global public health emergency.
WHO warns more mpox to come in Europe after case in Sweden

WHO warns more mpox to come in Europe after case in Sweden

The WHO on Thursday warned further imported cases of the new, more dangerous mpox strain in Europe were likely, after Sweden announced the first such infection outside Africa in an outbreak that has killed hundreds in the DR Congo.