A multi-country outbreak of mpox has been causing concern as detailed in the latest situation report released on 28th June 2024. This edition, the 34th report on the outbreak, sheds light on the current epidemiology of the situation. The report also highlights significant developments, with a special focus on the mpox situation in South Africa and updates on the progress in the mpox vaccines field.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Response team (WRE) is actively monitoring the situation across various regions including Africa, the Americas, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific. The team is working on policies related to cybersecurity, ethics, information disclosure, permissions and licensing, preventing sexual exploitation, and terms of use.

The latest report serves as a crucial update on the ongoing efforts to combat the mpox outbreak. It provides valuable insights into the current status of the outbreak in different regions and the measures being taken to address the situation. The WHO continues to work tirelessly to contain the spread of the disease and protect public health.

For more information and to stay informed about the latest developments, you can access the full report for download on the WHO website. Stay tuned for further updates as the global response to the mpox outbreak progresses.