In a circular made available on its website, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has raised the level of epidemiological surveillance of monkeypox cases in Dubai as a preventive measure.

The circular read, “DHA is raising the level of epidemiological surveillance of Monkeypox cases in Dubai to ensure effective and optimal application of prevention and control measures for potential sources of the infection.”

These measures come as part of DHA’s commitment to control and reduce the spread of communicable diseases that assures protection for people and the community.

It is in line with plans to safeguard public health and in line with preventive measures taken at a national level towards early detection and response to the Monkeypox disease to reduce the risk of its spread.

All health professionals and facilities under DHA jurisdiction have been asked to comply with the circular to avoid legal accountability entirely.