Nepal, 2 cases of mpox among migrant workers

As reported by The Kathmandu Post, health authorities in Nepal have confirmed two additional cases of mpox among migrant workers, bringing the total number of infections to three. Nepal’s first case of mpox was reported in 2023. Sher Bahadur Pun, a physician at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, has highlighted that a significant number of Nepalese workers in Gulf countries are confronted with various health risks, including limited access to healthcare. Health authorities in Nepal have urged the implementation of necessary surveillance measures and called for increased awareness of the risks of mpox disease, which was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) last year. Since 2022, the global spread of mpox has been evident, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) reporting over 100,000 cases in 122 countries.