Abstract Introduction: The increasing number of confirmed human monkeypox (HMPX) cases in Sudan underscores the need for early disease detection, management, and prevention, which cannot be achieved without proper knowledge and up-to-date evidence-based information. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding HMPX among Sudanese healthcare workers (HCWs). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess HCWs’ knowledge and attitudes toward HMPX. An online questionnaire was prepared with relevant up-to-date information that was adjusted to fit the objectives of this study. Nonprobability convenience sampling was used, and the questionnaire was distributed through various social media platforms. Results: A total of 384 participants from various healthcare sectors were enrolled in this study. About 67.7% of the participants were female, and 70.1% were 25–35 years old. Of the 384 respondents, 70.6% had received relevant medical education about monkeypox. A majority of the assessed population lacked knowledge about the rash onset of the disease, how to differentiate monkeypox from smallpox, and whether a vaccine was available. Poor knowledge of monkeypox was shown to be affected by various factors. Conclusion: In Sudan, HCWs’ attitudes and knowledge about monkeypox infection are insufficient. As previous epidemics and pandemics such as coronavirus disease 2019 have shown, training and knowledge assessment are crucial, particularly when there is evidence of considerable improvement with related and specialized information. The following core competencies are addressed in this article: Patient care and procedural skills, Medical knowledge, Professionalism, Practice-based learning and improvement, Systems-based practice and Interpersonal and communication skills.
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