The True Story: A Safari Country Confirms Its First Cases

On 10 March 2025, the Tanzanian government confirmed the country's first two mpox cases after a laboratory report in Dar es Salaam on 9 March, making Tanzania the 23rd country in the African region to be affected.

Authorities activated a public health emergency operations centre, isolated suspected cases, traced contacts and launched public awareness campaigns, with WHO support.

The Key Lesson: Nature Tours Mean Days of Close Living Together

National park tours, wildlife-watching trips and campsites in Thailand host tourists from many countries. Points to watch are:

• Open-top tour vehicles and vans shared by tourists all day
• Loaned binoculars pressed around the eyes
• Tents, sleeping bags and mats reused by every group
• Camp toilets and showers shared by everyone
• Guides and drivers who spend time with several groups a week

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.

Risk Register for Safari and Nature Tour Operators

1. Sleeping bags and mats reused without washing: likelihood high / impact high / level critical. Mitigation: wash or wipe and air-dry every group, with washable liners. Owner: camp manager
2. Binoculars passed on without wiping: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe the eyecups on every return. Owner: guide
3. Tour vehicles not wiped during the day: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe grab rails and seats at every group change. Owner: driver
4. Tourist develops a rash mid-trip in a remote area: likelihood low / impact high / level medium. Mitigation: steps for separate lodging and a route to the nearest hospital. Owner: tour leader
5. Camp toilets not cleaned enough: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe morning and evening and fog between groups. Owner: camp caretaker

Ways to Reduce Risk for Safari and Nature Tours

1. Wash sleeping bags and liners every group
2. Wipe binoculars on every return
3. Wipe vehicle seats and grab rails between groups
4. Carry hand sanitiser in every vehicle
5. Plan a hospital route for remote areas
6. Wipe camp toilets morning and evening
7. Fog tents and lodges between groups

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

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How did Tanzania respond to its first cases? A: It activated an emergency operations centre, isolated suspected cases, traced contacts and ran awareness campaigns with WHO support. Q: Can tents be fogged? A: Yes, and they should air-dry before the next group. 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 tour operators get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. 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 Tanzania is a reminder that nature destinations can find cases too. Tour operators that look after bedding, loaned gear and vehicles between groups keep tourists confident throughout the trip. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for campsites, tour vehicles and park lodges, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping vehicle seats, grab rails, binoculars and camp toilets.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268