What you need to know about Monkeypox(MPX)

[Update: 4 September 2024]

In August 2024, WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern due to the rapid emergence of a new Mpox strain, Clade 1b.

While Clade 1b outbreaks are largely confined within Africa, two cases were detected in Sweden and Thailand. There are currently no known cases of local transmission in these two countries.

SINGAPORE UPDATE

All 13 local confirmed cases of Mpox in 2024 have been the less severe Clade 2 infections. Mpox vaccines are currently not available for the general public in Singapore.

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[Update: 4 August 2022]

How to reduce risk and mimise exposure:

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[Update: 29 July 2022]

Knowledge is our best defence against Monkeypox(MPX) now.

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[Updated: 12 July 2022]

In light of the recent local transmitted case of Monkeypox, we see worries from the community about it and claims that it is a ‘gay disease’ from others. Here’s what you need to know about Monkeypox.

Monkeypox (MPX) can be considered as an STI. We are closely monitoring the situation and we will do our best to update the community.

Download more information below:

Monkeypox Information (English)

[12 July 2022]