The True Story: The Day WHO Ended the Emergency

On 5 September 2025, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced after an Emergency Committee meeting that the mpox upsurge was no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, having been declared on 14 August 2024. The reason was a sustained decline in cases in several of the hardest-hit countries. But in the same announcement WHO warned against complacency, stressing that ending the emergency does not mean the threat has gone. New cases continue in several African countries and other regions, and countries must keep up surveillance and response.

A Lesson from History: Mpox Can Always Come Back

This is not the first time an mpox emergency has ended. WHO declared the first emergency in July 2022 and ended it in May 2023. Less than a year and a half later, clade Ib forced a new emergency declaration in 2024. Cases kept occurring in between, and in October 2025 California still found clade I cases with no travel history, according to the California Department of Public Health. This tells us an infectious disease does not disappear with an announcement.

Mistakes Businesses Often Make When the News Goes Quiet

1. Removing alcohol gel points and every high-touch wiping round as soon as the news fades
2. No hygiene budget for the next year because it seems unnecessary
3. Forgetting the response plan, so new staff do not know what to do when there is a case
4. Switching to ordinary floor cleaner instead of a standards-tested disinfectant
5. Having to start from scratch when a new outbreak arrives

A Better Approach: Move from Emergency Mode to Routine Standards

WHO still has long-term recommendations for countries to integrate mpox prevention into routine health systems. Businesses can do the same.

1. Set a routine fogging schedule, such as every quarter or before tourist seasons and school terms
2. Keep daily wiping of high-touch points with a standards-tested disinfectant
3. Review your infectious disease plan once a year and train new staff
4. Have a provider you can call immediately when a case is confirmed
5. Follow updates from the Department of Disease Control and the 1422 hotline

How ULV Fogging Helps

The World Health Disinfection disinfection service uses ULV fogging machines that turn the disinfectant into a fine mist. It settles across the whole area, including corners, curtains, upholstery and surfaces that hand wiping cannot fully reach.

• Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
• Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
• The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
• Report and photos after the job to show customers, management or authorities
• Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies
• More than 5 years of experience in hospitals, offices, hotels and public buildings

The Disinfectant We Use: Chemgene HLD4H

The team uses Chemgene HLD4H. According to WHD's product page, it meets the EN 14476 standard for virucidal activity, is used in NHS hospitals in England, and is endorsed by Mahidol University. We do not claim that Chemgene has been tested against mpox specifically. But mpox is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate when used at the manufacturer's stated concentration and contact time.

• No harsh bleach smell
• Works on many surfaces, from desks and counters to handles and equipment
• Can be bought for daily wiping of high-touch points

10 Reasons Not to Drop Your Disinfection Plan When the Emergency Ends

1. WHO itself warned the threat is not over
2. Mpox became an emergency again within two years
3. New cases are still found in many countries
4. A routine plan prevents many infectious diseases at once
5. Annual costs are easier to control than emergency spending
6. Staff and customers trust consistent standards
7. You do not have to start over when a new outbreak arrives
8. It provides continuous records for audits
9. It uses a standards-tested disinfectant that will not damage materials
10. It comes with a tax invoice for annual expense records

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Now the emergency has ended, has mpox gone? A: No. WHO says there are still cases in many countries and surveillance must continue. Q: How often should routine fogging be done? A: It depends on the type of business and the number of users. Many choose every quarter, or before busy periods. Q: Does Chemgene HLD4H kill mpox? A: It is not claimed to be tested against mpox specifically, but it meets EN 14476 for viruses, and mpox is an enveloped virus. Q: Can I sign an annual contract? A: Yes. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Mpox information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO mpox fact sheet

Prevent It with a Disinfection Service and Chemgene HLD4H

The true story of 2025 tells us that ending an emergency is not the end of a disease. Businesses that turn emergency measures into routine standards will be ready for every new outbreak without starting from zero. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service, both routine and urgent, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping high-touch points every day.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268