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Latest 28 October 2025

Mpox strain spreads in Europe

Health officials urge vaccination against mpox as clade Ib strain spreads in Europe, predominantly affecting gay and bisexual men.

UK · 31 Oct 2024 Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said, adding that the… Germany · 22 Oct 2024 Germany identifies its first case of new mpox variant New mpox variant detected in Germany; low risk to public assessed. India · 23 Sep 2024 India reports first case of mpox from new, fast-spreading clade 1b variety India reported its first mpox case from the fast-spreading clade 1b, involving a traveler from the UAE in Kerala. Morocco · 13 Sep 2024 Morocco reports first Mpox case Morocco reports first Mpox case; WHO declares public health emergency. Africa · 29 Aug 2024 Countries donate mpox vaccines to combat outbreak in Africa Some countries have pledged to donate doses of mpox vaccines to combat an outbreak of the disease in Africa, after the World… Germany · 26 Aug 2024 Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreak in Africa Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to African countries. Comuniq.EU · 25 Aug 2024 EU rules out mpox border controls and common vaccination plan European health authorities reject bloc-wide measures against new mpox variant, citing low risk for population. Africa · 22 Aug 2024 UN migration agency appeals for $18.5 mln in assistance for mpox outbreak IOM appeals for $18.5 million to aid mpox-affected East Africa. Thailand · 21 Aug 2024 Thailand says mpox case recorded in traveller from Africa Thailand is investigating a potential mpox case in a European man who recently arrived from Africa.