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Thailand asks for smallpox vaccine from WHO
20 Sept 12:02 Key points summarised by AI
- Thailand formally requested smallpox vaccine from the WHO as a precautionary measure against Monkeypox, following the easing of international travel restrictions.
- The nation lacks smallpox vaccine reserves due to the virus's global eradication decades ago, necessitating the urgent appeal for support.
- While no Monkeypox cases have been detected in Thailand, authorities have classified it as a communicable disease under watch and implemented screening for international arrivals.
- During the meeting, Thailand was also designated as a core country for the WHO BioHub System, and the WHO Director was invited to the opening of the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases.
