### [2026-05-19](/feed/2026/05/19/index.md)

##### 2023–2026 mpox epidemic
# Thailand reports two cases of mpox, prompting the Department of Disease Control to increase surveillance of the disease. 




### Sources:

1. [Nation Thailand](https://www.nationthailand.com/health-wellness/40066396)

### Changes:

1. Thailand reports two cases of mpox (formerly monkeypox), prompting the Department of Disease Control to step up surveillance of the disease.  _2026-05-19 09:36:37 (First version)_
2. Thailand reports two cases of mpox (formerly monkeypox), prompting the Department of Disease Control to increase surveillance of the disease.  _2026-05-19 13:36:39 (Update)_
2. Thailand reports two cases of mpox, prompting the Department of Disease Control to increase surveillance of the disease.  _(Current version)_

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