The rapid spread of the new mpox strain, clade 1b, in Africa led the World Health Organisation to declare a public health emergency last week. In response, countries across Asia are ramping up surveillance as Thailand reports its first suspected case of this more dangerous variant.
Countries are now tightening health screenings at borders, closely monitoring arrivals from African states hardest hit by the virus.
Hear from Prof Hsu Li Yang as he discusses the risk of clade 1b importations into Southeast Asia.