NHS guidance on mpox virus outbreak in Africa
In Mid August, the UK Health Security Agency issued guidance to all NHS service providers regarding Clade I mpox virus (MPXV) infection.
This followed the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring that outbreaks in eastern and central Africa constituted a global health emergency.
NHS England has now issued further guidance for health professionals and providers which pharmacy owners will want to read, ensuring their teams are aware of the key points.
The new guidance includes ‘action cards’ to use in the event of a person presenting with possible symptoms of mpox infection, with one aimed at all primary care providers (even though it is labelled as for general practice).
NHS England guidance (5th September 2024)
Primary care ‘action card’ (5th September 2024)
