Ong Ye Kung to give update next week on Singapore's preparedness amid global mpox outbreak

Ong Ye Kung to give update next week on Singapore's preparedness amid global mpox outbreak

SINGAPORE — Health Minister Ong Ye Kung will be chairing a press conference next week to give an update on Singapore’s preparedness in the mpox outbreak. He announced this on the sidelines of an event to mark a partnership between MOH Holdings (MOHH) and SMRT Corporation to recognise healthcare professionals. There have been 13 cases of mpox reported in Singapore so far in 2024, according to Ministry of Health’s weekly infectious diseases bullet…

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to Hold a Press Conference About Mpox Next Week

If you miss those COVID-19 press conference, fret not; there’s going to be one next week. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced on 31 August 2024 that he will be holding a press conference next week to address the global spread of mpox and provide an update on Singapore’s preparedness. But don’t worry; it’s not because the deadlier version of the virus is already in Singapore. He made this announcement during an event marking the partnership bet…