Mpox Alert: Thailand Records 470 Cases, Three Deaths in 2026
Bangkok authorities are tightening screening and disease surveillance at hospitals after Thailand recorded 470 mpox cases and three deaths this year. The measures aim for early detection, accurate diagnosis, and prevention of further spread.
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