Indonesia is making efforts to curb the resurgence of mpox, formerly referred to as monkeypox, which seems to be re-emerging.

The Mpox vaccine used in Indonesia is Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN), a third-generation, non-replicating smallpox vaccine. This is the vaccine recommended by the WHO for use during ...

Indonesia is stepping up surveillance for mpox ahead of a major forum with African nations in Bali next week. Authorities will screen travelers arriving at the Jakarta and Bali airports and ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Ahead of the Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) on September 1 to 3, 2024, Deputy Minister of Health Dante Saksono Harbuwono together with the Health Center, inspected the preparation ...

Indonesia tightens mpox surveillance following three new suspected cases in Jakarta Authorities have been ramping up mitigation measures against the spread of mpox as three suspected cases are ...

Mpox vaccinations using the MVA-BN vaccine have been administered since 2023, following confirmed cases of mpox in Indonesia. Syahril referenced the WHO document "Weekly Epidemiological Record: ...

An off-the-shelf drug developed for smallpox, a cousin of mpox, proved safe for mpox patients but ineffective at curing the disease. But the clinical trial itself, launched rapidly as cases spread in ...

Before you can enjoy your trip to Bali or anywhere else in Indonesia, you must first comply with the country's new screening process to combat the recent monkeypox (mpox) virus outbreak. In a ...

Several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia, have increased surveillance at international entry points to prevent monkeypox (mpox) amid the complicated developments of the ...

As for children, despite being vulnerable to various infectious diseases, they are not included in the target group for Mpox vaccination in Indonesia. The type of vaccine used in Indonesia is Modified ...

The health minister announced on Tuesday that the government was reactivating the COVID-era health tracking system, previously known as PeduliLindungi, as part of its preventive measures against mpox.