Govt activates operations room to monitor Mpox outbreak


DUNGUN: The government has activated a special operations room at the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) from Aug 16, to monitor and prevent the spread of the monkeypox (mpox) outbreak.

Health Minister Datuk Seri D. Dzulkefly Ahmad said the operations room is tasked with overseeing the outbreak both domestically and internationally, while also coordinating with Asean countries on preventive and control measures.

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