Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #45

Overview

This is the 45th situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which provides details on the latest
epidemiological trends. The outbreak of clade Ib monkeypox virus (MPXV) continues predominantly in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Burundi and Uganda, with new travel-related cases identified in previously unaffected countries. Recent travel-associated mpox cases highlight the risk of undetected transmission in countries, emphasizing
the need for strengthened surveillance and timely reporting to improve global monitoring and prevent
international spread.