Information
Since 14 May 2022 there has been a global increase in mpox cases. NSW experienced a large mpox outbreak in 2024. Sexually active people are still at risk of mpox both in NSW and overseas, particularly men who have sex with men, sex workers, and sexual partners of both of these groups.
Current alerts
Mpox alert: Information for GPs and clinicians [28 August 2025]
Previous alerts
How should clinicians notify and manage suspected cases?
Mpox is notifiable to NSW Health by medical practitioners, pathology laboratories and hospital chief executives. The management of suspected cases depends on the type of clinician.
General practitioners
If mpox is suspectednotify the local public health unit on 1300 066 055.
Further information on testing and clinical management: https://sti.guidelines.org.au/sexually-transmissibleinfections/
monkeypox/
Emergency department clinicians
Contact the on-call Infectious Diseases/ Microbiology in your Local Health District for advice on clinical management and samples to collect.
Please contact your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 for more information.
General information for the public
