SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health ( MOH) on Thursday ( Aug 22 ) issued an update on precautionary measures against mpox.  ,
Here is the Health Ministry’s speech in full:  ,
The MOH, the MOH, the MOH, and the checkpoints power may be implementing precautionary measures to improve our ability to monitor mpox at our borders.
Although there are no direct flights currently between Singapore and any mpox-epider countries, starting on August 23rd, 2024, we may install temperature and physical testing at Changi and Seletar terminals for inbound travelers and crew traveling from locations that might be exposed to the risk of mpox outbreaks. At sea roadblocks for the crew and passengers coming on ships from mpox-affected areas, related testing procedures will also be in place.
Health warnings have been issued at airport roadblocks to ensure that passengers may take the necessary personal precautions to avoid getting sick. Travelers are advised to heed the advice, particularly if they are visiting and departing affected nations. Tourists who have fever, rash and/or signs compatible with mpox may be referred for clinical evaluation.
As of 22 August 2024, 13 proved cases of mpox have been detected this time, all of which are of the less serious Clade II diseases. There have n’t been any mpox Clade I cases found in Singapore to date.
The world situation is carefully monitored by MOH. The pandemic has so far been largely confined to Africa, with two cases of the more serious mpox Genus I reported in Sweden and Thailand. These two states have no current studies of local spread.
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The most popular precautionary methods for detecting and managing mpox situations are unaffected. All visitors are required to provide a report on vacation history and mpox-related signs ( such as fever or rash ) using the SG Arrival Card. Health professionals must inform the MOH of all suspected mpox situations. In order to be further evaluated and tested for mpox, suspect cases may be isolated in a clinic.
All proved cases of mpox are subject to contact tracing to reduce community transmission. All emails who have been identified may be made aware to check their health for signs of mpox and seek medical attention if they are ill. To reduce the chance of mpox infections, close contacts will also be given an immunization.
The current vaccination strategy focuses on people at higher risk of infection,  , like as close associates of mpox situations. MOH is carefully monitoring the situation and may change our vaccination regimen accordingly. For today, population-wide mpox immunisation is not recommended, given the current condition disease.
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We advise visitors, particularly to countries affected by mpox, to take the necessary precautions. These include:
- ensuring a higher standard of individual health,
- Avoiding direct contact with contaminated people or animals ‘ body tumors.
- avoiding high-risk behaviors like having multiple partners for gender, or engaging in casual gender, and
- avoiding eating bush foods and making animal contact with wild animals.
Returning travellers, especially from countries affected by mpox, should seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms ( e. g. fever or rash ) within 21 days of their return. They ought to tell their physician of their most recent go and exposure.
Exercising individual responsibility, particularly when acute, and practising good personal hygiene remain effective at reducing the risk of transmission of mpox in the common people. The basic preventative measures that people should take against mpox are still relevant for both Clade I and Clade II. Please send to the MOH website for more information.
MOH will continue to closely follow the situation and make sure that our response and preparedness measures are calibrated based on the current public health threat.