News & Insights Across Asia
U.S. health officials have confirmed the first case of a new mpox strain in a traveler from eastern Africa, highlighting ongoing global health concerns over the spread of the virus.
Congolese health officials have launched the nation’s first mpox vaccination campaign, a crucial step in combating an outbreak that has spread across Africa from its epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congolese health officials have launched their first mpox vaccination campaign to combat an outbreak that has spread across Africa, marking a key step in containment efforts.
Congo has launched its first mpox vaccination campaign to combat an outbreak spreading across Africa, marking a crucial step in public health efforts.
WHO approves the first emergency use mpox test by Abbott Laboratories, advancing global efforts to enhance detection and control of the disease.
Jordan’s Health Ministry announced the country’s first mpox case of 2024—a 33-year-old non-Jordanian male resident currently isolated in Amman—highlighting renewed public health vigilance.
Thailand confirms its first mpox clade 1b case, marking the second global detection outside Africa of this variant.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s second case of mpox, pledging intensified surveillance to prevent further transmission.
The World Health Organization reassures that mpox is not the new COVID-19 and emphasizes that authorities can control its spread with proper measures, urging global cooperation.
Norway and the Netherlands heighten health alerts after Sweden confirms a new, more infectious mpox variant. Authorities emphasize preparedness and collaboration to manage potential outbreaks.
New mpox variant emerges in DRC’s largest outbreak, raising global health concerns and prompting calls for vigilance across Asia amid fears of easier human transmission.