Asia Intensifies Mpox Measures as New Variant Emerges

Countries ramp up surveillance and vaccinations in response to the spread of clade 1b, while Europe and the US adopt different approaches.

Overview

Thailand reports first suspected case of the new mpox variant in Asia.
South Korea and Taiwan increase border monitoring and vaccination efforts.
WHO declares clade 1b a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
US and European health authorities maintain current protocols, citing lower risk.
New variant shows different transmission patterns, affecting more children in Africa.