To reduce the incidence of three sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the United Kingdom has recently announced the launch of an innovative vaccination campaign, scheduled to begin in August 2025, before the start of the fall semester.
According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), routine mpox and gonorrhoea vaccination programs will soon focus primarily on men who are at a higher risk of acquiring mpox and gonorrhea infections.
Vaccinations Target Three Sexually Transmitted Infections in England
England's Mpox Cases Continues in June 2025
When a new disease becomes a significant health concern, the World Health Organization advises that it's best to understand the current situation to target more effective responses.
In 2022, the monkeypox virus (MPXV) clade II was identified circulating outside of endemic countries in Africa, leading to the declaration of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).