Mpox (monkeypox)

On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared that the increase in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and parts of Africa is a public health emergency of international concern.

Government of Canada's response to the World Health Organization's declaration on mpox

We're working with provincial and territorial public health partners to monitor and investigate cases of mpox (monkeypox) in Canada.

Updates

Current situation
How Canada monitors
Epidemiological summary report: 2022-23 mpox outbreak in Canada
Advice for travellers

Public health

Symptoms
Spread, prevention, risks
Vaccines and treatment
What to do if you have mpox
Advice for operators of community settings
Mpox and animals

For health professionals

What health professionals need to know
What's unique to the multi-country outbreak
Diagnosis, management, treatment
Transmission
Infection prevention and control
Clinical manifestations
Risk assessments

Technical documents

Health professionals
Health sector preparation
Laboratory personnel
Evidence

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Date modified:: 2024-09-19

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