Singapore introduces Mpox maritime health declaration

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View of Brani and Keppel terminals in SingaporeCredit: Marcus Hand

The declaration that was effective from 4 September also applies to ships that have any crew or passengers who have visited affected countries in the last 21 days, according to the requirements of the Singapore National Environment Agency.

At the time the circular was issued the declaration applied to 10 countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. While Sweden and Thailand have reported imported Mpox cases they are excluded from the requirement at the moment.

The declaration has to be submitted to Singapore’s National Environment Agency’s (Port Health Office) at least 12 hours before arrival in port.

The declaration asks for:

  • Current copy of the Ship Sanitation Certificate

  • Last 10 ports of call list

  • List of all passengers and crew members with temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius

“This declaration is part of the precautionary measures again...

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