Amid a surge in Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases in several African countries, China has responded by implementing tightened entry controls for travelers from affected regions. These measures are designed to counter the potential introduction of the virus and protect the population from its possible spread. Effective immediately, people entering China from countries with confirmed Mpox cases must undergo increased screening and testing. According to an official statement from the Chinese customs authority in Beijing, these measures will apply for the next six months and affect all international sea and airports as well as cargo traffic. Travelers who exhibit symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, or who report having been exposed to Mpox must report to customs immediately, where samples will be taken and tested for the virus. This decision follows the current situation in Africa, where a number of Mpox outbreaks have been recorded. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the highest level of alert after new, potentially more dangerous variants of the virus were discovered. According to the WHO, 13 African countries are currently affected by Mpox, with several thousand suspected cases. Mpox: An Overview Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a virus originally identified in monkeys. It belongs to the same family as the classic smallpox virus and is transmitted primarily through close physical contact. Symptoms include rashes, fever, and muscle pain. Although Mpox rarely leads to serious complications, in severe cases the disease can cause significant health problems. There are currently two vaccines against Mpox, however the available doses are greatly reduced in Africa.