CHP continues to implement multipronged strategy to curb spread of Mpox
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (October 16) recorded an imported Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) case. There has been a significant increase in Mpox cases in Hong Kong since August 2026. To curb the spread of Mpox, the CHP has adopted a multipronged approach, including conducting comprehensive epidemiological investigation and analysis to break transmission chains, enhancing collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to facilitate vaccination for individuals with high-risk exposure and increase their willingness to receive the Mpox vaccine, and strengthening public awareness and education efforts. The multipronged strategy has yielded initial effects. The number of confirmed cases recorded in the first 15 days of October has dropped significantly by more than 60 per cent compared to the same period last month (September), while the number of vaccination doses administered under the Mpox vaccination programme in the first two weeks of October has increased by more than 60 per cent compared to the same period last month. The CHP will continue to put in place various targeted prevention and control measures to safeguard publi
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