The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Qatar has confirmed that there are currently no recorded cases of monkeypox in the country. As part of its preventive measures, the Ministry has implemented robust health monitoring systems to detect and manage any potential cases promptly. Both public and private healthcare professionals have been instructed to remain vigilant and report any suspected symptoms of monkeypox to authorities. These actions are aimed at ensuring the virus does not spread, following global reports of outbreaks in non-endemic countries​

Monkeypox, primarily found in Central and West Africa, is a viral disease with symptoms such as fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. It is less contagious than other viral infections like COVID-19 and is typically transmitted through close contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated materials. The MoPH has emphasized that the risk of contracting monkeypox in Qatar remains very low unless individuals have recently traveled to endemic regions or had direct exposure to confirmed cases​