About 1,000 mpox cases recorded in Thailand
Bangkok Post • • health
Key Points:
- Thailand has reported nearly 1,000 monkeypox cases since 2022, with Bangkok experiencing the highest number of infections, primarily among working-age Thai men.
- Most patients had a history of sexual activity with unfamiliar partners, and cases were concentrated in major tourist destinations frequented by both locals and foreigners.
- The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has been instructed to enhance surveillance and screening in affected areas, focusing on preventing further spread.
- At least 2,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine have been distributed this month to healthcare workers and high-risk groups in Bangkok, Chonburi, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.
- As of September 2025, Thailand recorded 933 cases and 13 deaths,
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