In response to an increasing demand for up-to-date information regarding the Mpox outbreaks, the Medical Education Network has collated a list of guidelines, applicable forms, disease refresher information and other resources you may need. We'll keep you updated on alerts from the World Health Organisation, the Department of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases as they happen. And because the local media are often the first to know - we've created an In the News section for you—everything you need in one location.
Last updated: 23 September 2024
News and Alert Updates
The total number of Mpox cases reaches 25 as DoH confirms new case in Western Cape
13 September 2024
Promised Mpox vaccines for Africa delayed as outbreak intensifies
9 September 2024
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International Updates
WHO to Assess Global Mpox Threat Amid Slowing Cases and Rising Vaccinations in Africa
11 November 2024
Zimbabwe and Zambia record their first cases of Mpox
14 October 2024
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Important Contact Details
Laboratory results and queries
Dr Jacqueline Weyer
Dr Naazneen Moolla
Clinical queries (Healthworkers only)
NICD Doctor on Call 0800 212 552
Outbreak-related queries
NICD Outbreak Team
Guidelines & Resources
Standard Operating Procedure for Contact Tracing in Response to Detection of MPOX in South Africa
Source NCID, Publication Date unknown
Guidance for the Laboratory Investigation of Suspected Cases of MPOC from Outside of South Africa
Source NICD, Updated March 2023
Infection Prevention and Control
Source NICD, Publication Date unknown
MPOX Contact Listing Form
Source NICD, 15 March 2023
Management of Uncomplicated Cases
Source NICD, March 2023
MPOX Case Investigation Form
Source NICD, March 2023
DRAFT: Mpox global strategic preparedness and response plan
Source: WHO, 26 August 2024
MPOX Preparedness for Health Care Workers
Source:NCID, May 2024
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Sequence for putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Source: CDC, No Publication Date supplied
Mpox diagnostics: Review of current and emerging technologies 
Lim CK, Roberts J, Moso M, et al. Mpox diagnostics: Review of current and emerging technologies [published correction appears in J Med Virol. 2023 Feb;95(2):e28581. doi: 10.1002/jmv.28581]. J Med Virol . 2023;95(1):e28429. doi:10.1002/jmv.28429
Mpox in Children and Adolescents: Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Beeson AM, Haston J, McCormick DW, et al. Mpox in Children and Adolescents: Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management. Pediatrics. 2023;151(2):e2022060179. doi:10.1542/peds.2022-060179
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