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With mpox primarily transmitted through sexual and close physical contact, concerns emerged over the replication of early responses to HIV\/AIDS, which was initially labeled as a \u201cgay disease,\u201d perpetuating ongoing negative stereotypes and discrimination against GBQM. To prevent potential social and health-related stigmatization, institutional actors, including public health authorities, community-based organizations (CBOs), and clinical bodies, collaborated to provide guidance and promote culturally informed responses. We aimed to examine how health institutional collaborations were formed and maintained as challenges emerged during Canada\u2019s mpox outbreak response. We conducted 30 online individual interviews and six small focus groups with 48 CBO practitioners, public health personnel, and clinical providers across Canada. 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