Abstract: Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by monkeypox virus. Monkeypox was predominantly prevalent in the Africa region, but the outbreaks continuously occurred in increasing number of traditionally non-endemic countries and regions since May 2022 indicating a human-to-human transmission. The epidemiological characteristics and its developing trend of these outbreaks were reviewed to provide the basis for formulating prevention and control strategies.

Key words: Monkeypox, public health, epidemics