Government Issues Advisory to States and UTs to Prevent Mpox Spread

26 Sep 2024

Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has issued a crucial advisory to all States and Union Territories (UTs) in India, urging the implementation of essential public health measures to prevent and minimize the spread of Mpox, previously known as monkeypox. This advisory underscores the necessity of raising public awareness regarding the disease,...

Experts: Everything you should know about Mpox

24 Sep 2024

India has reported its first case with the new Monkeypox (Mpox) strain from Kerala. At least 32 Mpox cases and one death since 2022 when the infection was first detected in the country. World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) in July...

Mpox Infection Confirmed in Kerala’s Malappuram; Patient Under Treatment

18 Sep 2024

A 38-year-old man in Kerala's Malappuram has tested positive for Mpox, health officials confirmed on Wednesday. The patient, who had recently returned from Dubai, showed symptoms of the disease and was admitted to the Government Medical College hospital in Malappuram. His test samples confirmed the Mpox infection. Kerala Health Minister...

Suspected Mpox Case Reported In Kerala: Man With Recent Travel History Shows Symptoms

18 Sep 2024

A suspected case of monkeypox has been reported in Kerala’s Malappuram district after a man, who recently returned from abroad, began showing symptoms of the disease. The man was initially admitted to a private hospital but was later transferred to the state-run Manjeri Medical College when doctors suspected monkeypox. His...

Suspected Mpox Case Reported In India, Patient’s Condition Stable

08 Sep 2024

A young male patient who recently returned from a country experiencing ongoing Mpox (monkeypox) transmission has been identified as a suspected case, according to the Union health ministry on Friday. The patient is currently isolated in a designated hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The health ministry...

Pakistan Reports 5th Confirmed Mpox Case, Another Suspected In Karachi

01 Sep 2024

Pakistan's tally of mpox cases has increased to five, with the latest case being confirmed in an air passenger at Peshawar airport, health officials reported on Saturday. Dr. Irshad Ali, Director of Public Health in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stated that airport medical personnel identified two travelers returning from Jeddah who were...

MPox Outbreak Spread: WHO Urges More Research to Investigate

28 Aug 2024

On August 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international emergency due to a surge in mpox cases, particularly the Clade 1b strain, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring regions. This decision highlights the growing concern over the outbreak's spread. On Tuesday, the WHO provided an update...

Mpox Strain Clade Ib: Rapid Spread Sparks Global Health Alarm

27 Aug 2024

A new strain of the mpox virus, known as clade Ib, is evolving at an alarming rate and spreading beyond its origins in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This development has intensified concerns among scientists and health officials, highlighting the challenges faced in tracking and managing the virus. Global...

AIIMS Issues 10 guidelines for managing suspected monkeypox cases

20 Aug 2024

In light of the Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has issued detailed guidelines for handling suspected cases. This step follows a directive from the Centre to enhance airport surveillance and detect potential Monkeypox cases. According to a notification from AIIMS, the...

WHO: Mpox Is Not the New COVID; Global Spread Can Be Controlled

20 Aug 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that Mpox, despite its increasing spread, is not comparable to COVID-19, and global efforts can successfully control the outbreak. Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, urged for decisive international action to manage and eliminate mpox,...