Statement from the Ministry of Health on Monkey Pox virus

Is there Monkey Pox virus in Turkey?

According to the post from the Ministry of Health’s X account, Monkey Pox virus has not yet been detected in Turkey. not found was expressed. It was stated that there is no need for any restrictions or additional measures in our country. It was announced that studies on the virus are continuing.

In the statement made by the Ministry of Health, the following statements were made:

“Following the Emergency Committee Meeting held by the World Health Organization on August 14, 2024, it was announced that M pox (mpox) disease constitutes a public health emergency of international importance.

The case of M pox (mpox) disease, which is seen especially in the African continent, has not been encountered in Turkey in 2024. There is no need for any restrictions or additional measures in our country yet.

Necessary studies are carried out by our Ministry, and the process is followed precisely with our scientific committee and health infrastructure.

Current information will be made available to the public.”

What are the symptoms of Monkey Pox (mpox) virus?

• Fire
• Headache
• Muscle aches and back pain
• swollen lymph nodes
• Shake
• burnout
• Rash that looks like pimples or bumps on the face, inside the mouth, and other parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, breast, genitals, or anus

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