Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed that the monkey pox vaccine will be distributed in Malaysia through the Covid-19 ASEAN Response Fund.
He said the MVA-BN vaccine and the Antiviral Tecovirimat (TPOXX) medication will be distributed in the country although he did not disclose when, according to a post on his X account.
Monkey Pox vaccines to be distributed for high-risk cases
The aforementioned vaccines will be specifically administered to high-risk groups including healthcare workers and confirmed close contact cases.
There have been 31 suspected mpox cases reported earlier in August, however 25 cases were confirmed negative while six others were being monitored.
Dzulkefly also announced that Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd is working with MOH to tighten screening procedures using thermal scanners for travelers entering the country through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.
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