Nakhon Sawan Provincial Health Office explains the situation "Monkeypox" confirms no outbreak in the province. The latest case involved one patient who has recovered, is in normal condition, and has returned to their hometown. Continuous monitoring is ongoing.
Following the circulation of information about a monkeypox (Mpox) case in Nakhon Sawan province on social media on 11 Nov 2026, which caused significant public concern and fear,
on 12 Nov 2026, Dr. Teerasak Denduang, the provincial health officer of Nakhon Sawan, stated that the health office had received a report of a confirmed patient who was treated according to Ministry of Public Health guidelines. Latest checks found no additional confirmed cases or current outbreak.
Surveillance data from 2024 to 2026 shows six monkeypox cases treated in Nakhon Sawan facilities: one in 2024, three in 2025, and two in 2026. Cases involved residents from both within and outside the province. All patients have fully recovered, with no epidemiological links found between reported cases.
Regarding the latest case, the patient was from another province but sought treatment at a private hospital in Nakhon Sawan. They were referred and isolated at Sawanpracharak Hospital. After completing the isolation period as per guidelines, the patient recovered and has returned home.
The Nakhon Sawan Health Office has checked all health service providers, public and private, within the province and found no further confirmed monkeypox cases. They are coordinating with health networks to continue surveillance, case investigation, and monitoring.
"The Nakhon Sawan Provincial Health Office confirms there is currently no outbreak in the province and continues close monitoring and surveillance. We urge the public to stay informed calmly, avoid panic, and follow appropriate disease prevention advice," the provincial health officer affirmed.
Additionally, the health office explained monkeypox transmission and self-protection measures: the disease spreads through close contact with an infected person, especially contact with rashes, blisters, bodily fluids, or contaminated items. Normal social contact without risky exposure does not easily transmit the disease. Recommended precautions include:
1. Avoid close contact with suspected patients, especially those with rashes, blisters, or wounds. Avoid touching, hugging, kissing, sexual contact, and sharing personal items like towels, bedding, or utensils that may be contaminated.
2. Frequently wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
3. If experiencing fever with unusual rashes or blisters, especially after close contact with a patient, avoid close contact with others and seek medical evaluation promptly, providing risk history to healthcare personnel.
4. Follow updates from public health authorities and avoid spreading unverified information.