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Japanese officials moved to address the growing mpox threat on Friday, following the World Health Organization's declaration of a global health emergency earlier in the week due to outbreaks in Africa. The government is developing a response strategy, including data collection on infection rates in affected countries and enhanced awareness campaigns for international travellers.
Japan saw a limited outbreak of monkeypox in 2022/23:
Mpox emergence in Japan: ongoing risk of establishment in Asia
Japanese government considers taking precautions against mpox
Senior officials agreed to collect data on infection situations in countries where mpox outbreaks — formerly known as monkeypox — have been confirmed.
Japan saw a limited outbreak of monkeypox in 2022/23:
Mpox emergence in Japan: ongoing risk of establishment in Asia