The True Story: A Country That Stopped an Outbreak by Reaching Communities

The WHO Regional Office for Africa reports that mpox first appeared in Malawi in April 2025. Before vaccination began there were 147 confirmed cases and 1 death. In October 2025, Malawi launched a vaccination campaign for health workers, contacts of patients and key populations in high-transmission areas. What stands out is the mobile teams that went into markets, urban hotspots and remote villages, alongside fixed and temporary vaccination posts, giving 33,605 doses in all. After the campaign began, new infections fell by nearly 90%, all 1,412 contacts completed follow-up, and by December only 3 active cases remained.

The Key Lesson: Disease Control Must Reach Communities

Malawi's success shows that disease control does not happen only in hospitals; it has to reach where people actually live. In Thailand, community leaders and village health volunteers are a key force in caring for shared spaces, such as:

• Village halls and community centres used for meetings and activities
• Weekly markets and community fresh markets with people from many villages
• Temples and places of worship with festivals and gatherings
• Community child development centres and schools
• Sub-district health promoting hospitals, the first place patients are seen

How Mpox Spreads

According to the World Health Organization, mpox spreads mainly through close contact with an infected person's skin or sores, and can also spread through contaminated objects such as clothing, bedding and towels. Mpox is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.

Guidelines for Community Leaders and Village Health Volunteers

1. Educate villagers about symptoms and transmission in simple, stigma-free language
2. Advise anyone with suspicious symptoms to visit the sub-district health promoting hospital or call the 1422 hotline
3. Help public health agencies trace contacts while respecting privacy
4. Install handwashing points at the village hall, weekly market and temple
5. Wipe shared touch points such as tables, chairs and toilets before and after activities
6. Fog village halls and community centres on a schedule and after large events
7. Use village LINE groups and loudspeakers to share accurate information from the Department of Disease Control

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 Communities Should Have a Plan to Disinfect Shared Spaces

1. Malawi's success came from reaching communities
2. Halls and markets bring together people from many villages
3. It protects elderly people and children in the community
4. It protects village health volunteers and health centre staff
5. It also prevents other diseases, such as flu and hand, foot and mouth disease
6. It gives villagers confidence before gatherings
7. Fogging reaches whole halls and shared buildings
8. It will not damage chairs, tables or sound equipment
9. Areas can be used again about 30 minutes after fogging
10. It comes with a tax invoice and 3% withholding for local administrative organisations

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How did Malawi reduce infections? A: By vaccinating risk groups, sending mobile teams into markets and villages, and following up every contact, according to WHO Africa. Q: How can village health volunteers help prevent mpox? A: By sharing accurate information, advising people with symptoms to see a doctor, and helping keep shared spaces clean. 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 local administrative organisations request a quotation for fogging? 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 from Malawi shows that effective disease control must reach communities, and community leaders and village health volunteers are key to keeping shared spaces safe. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for village halls, markets and community centres, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping shared touch points.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268