Tag - Infectious Diseases

10Mar

Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO

Mpox remains an international public health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Feb 27 (2025). This was after the international health agency decided the epidemic still merits the highest level of alert, with cases rising and its geographic spread widening. “The mpox upsurge continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international...

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29Aug

Health Ministry sets up thermal scanners at KLIA as a precaution against mpox

SEPANG: Thermal scanners have been activated at the country’s international entry points such as airports as the Health Ministry enhances precautions against mpox (monkeypox). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said static and mobile thermal scanners have been activated to screen passengers arriving in Malaysia. At the KLIA Terminal 1, there are four static thermal scanners. "On...

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