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Kenya screened over 400,000 travellers and found its second case at the Malaba border; the patient was isolated and treated at a local facility. This true story is a reminder that local health centres are where suspected cases usually go first.

Kenya's first mpox case was detected at a border post. This true story shows that checkpoints are where officers meet huge numbers of travellers every day, so Thai customs and immigration checkpoints should assess risk and keep service areas clean.

Bolivia confirmed its first case while neighbouring Peru had hundreds of cases. This true story holds lessons for post offices and parcel points, which the whole community visits daily and whose counters are touched constantly.

Denmark and Scotland found their first cases on the same day as European cases kept rising. This true story holds lessons for dental clinics, where teams work close to patients' faces and mouths every day, and mouth sores can be a symptom of mpox.

An mpox patient in Jamaica climbed out of an isolation room window, and the hospital reviewed its security. This true story holds lessons for residential rehab centres, where isolation depends on both understanding and good systems.

Colombia found its first three cases at once in two big cities. This true story holds lessons for dress rental shops, because WHO lists clothing among objects that may be contaminated, and rental outfits are worn close to the skin by many people.

Chile's first case was a healthy young adult just back from Europe. This true story is a reminder that people with the virus may look well, so eyelash and brow salons, where technicians work close to the face for an hour, need the same cleaning standard for every bed.

Greece found its first mpox case in June, during exam season in many countries. This true story reminds exam venues that unwell candidates rarely want to miss an exam, so there must be options so they do not have to come in sick.

Norway and Hungary found their first cases on the same day, less than a month after Europe's first cases. This true story holds lessons for pools and water parks, where the main risk is not the water but changing rooms, towels and loungers.

Dutch cases more than doubled in a short time. This true story is a reminder that items shared in skin contact, like helmets motorbike taxis hand to passenger after passenger, need clear care.

France's first case had not travelled to an affected country and had to isolate for about three weeks. This true story is a reminder that anyone in a city could be a case, so bank branches everyone must visit need touch-point and staffing plans.

Italy's first case had just returned from an island holiday. This true story holds lessons for dive centres and water sports rentals in Thailand's seaside towns, where wetsuits, masks and snorkels are reused daily.

Portugal was one of the first countries to see many mpox cases in 2022, and the numbers grew fast. This true story holds lessons for co-working spaces, where remote workers from many countries share desks every day.

South Sudan's first case travelled between neighbouring countries with ongoing outbreaks. This true story holds lessons for aid organisations and foundations whose staff travel to the field often and share field housing.

Malawi's health ministry asked people to practise hygiene and avoid skin contact with infected people. This true story holds lessons for hair and braiding salons, where stylists spend hours touching customers' scalps.

Tanzania, a famous safari destination, confirmed its first two mpox cases in 2025. This true story holds lessons for nature tours, where tourists share vehicles all day and stay in shared tented camps.

Zambia's first case crossed the border through a town where many trucks stop, without symptoms on the day he crossed. This true story reminds roadside stops, where long-distance travellers use toilets and beds, to take extra care.

Ethiopia's first mpox case was a 21-day-old baby, and the mother was infected too. This true story stresses that young children can be infected through close care, so children's homes where one carer looks after many children need a plan.

Saudi Arabia's first case returned from abroad, and two more came back from Europe. This true story holds lessons for gaming centres and VR cafés, where headsets and headphones touch one player's face after another.

Poland confirmed its first mpox case and set 21-day quarantine for contacts. This true story holds lessons for second-hand clothing shops, because WHO lists clothing among objects that can be contaminated.

The Czech Republic found its first case as the disease spread quickly to 19 countries. This true story holds lessons for Muay Thai camps and combat gyms, the sports with the most skin contact.

Ireland sourced vaccine for health workers and higher-risk contacts as soon as it found its first case. This true story is a reminder that carers who touch clients every day, such as in disability care, need protecting first.

Cuba's first mpox case was a tourist who stayed in a rented house and travelled through several provinces. This true story reminds holiday rental owners that cleaning between guests needs a standard, not just a tidy look.

Ecuador's mpox cases spread from Guayaquil to several provinces, including the coast. This true story holds lessons for fishing vessels, where crews sleep together in tight spaces for weeks.

When Singapore found mpox in a flight attendant, the four places he had visited, including three food outlets, were cleaned and disinfected. This true story shows restaurants that an emergency disinfection plan must be ready in advance.

Australia's first probable case was found because a GP recognised the symptoms and arranged urgent testing. This true story reminds frontline staff who touch clients' skin, such as physiotherapists, that they can help find cases early.

New Zealand's first case had very few contacts and no evidence of community spread. This true story is a reminder that low risk does not mean no preparation, especially in public spaces where items are borrowed and handled.

Mainland China's first case was found because a rash appeared during arrival quarantine. This true story reminds service points that travellers from many countries must visit, like visa centres and embassies, to plan for risk.

Russia's first case had just returned from travelling around Europe. Many long-distance travellers use sleeper trains, where bedding changes hands every trip, so this true story holds lessons for railways and sleeper-car staff.

Lebanon's first case had just returned from abroad in summer, when many people travel home for family events. This true story reminds wedding organisers that events where guests from many places mix closely need a risk plan.