Nigeria is set to receive 11,200 doses of Mpox vaccine, donated by the United States of America and facilitated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Gavi, on its website, reported that the vaccine has been shipped to Abuja, Nigeria, with delivery expected today, Friday. This follows agreements signed in November by Gavi to facilitate the donation … Read more
 "From Africa to Sweden and now Pakistan, how mpox is spreading across the globe – Firstpost")
Mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease, noting that more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year have already … Read more
 "In Graphics | A simple guide to understanding mpox – Firstpost")
The World Health Organization has declared the spread of mpox a global health hazard and has warned that the virus might ultimately cross international borders. On Friday, Sweden announced that it had recorded its first case amid scientists being concerned about the spread of a new version of the disease. Let’s take a closer look read … Read more
 "India has developed its own mpox RT-PCR testing kits. Here’s why this matters – Firstpost")
India has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against the mpox virus by introducing its home-grown RT-PCR kit specifically designed for the detection of the viral disease. The two testing kits, developed indigenously in India, come at a crucial juncture as the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a second public health emergency due … Read more
 "How Pakistan’s Peshawar has emerged as mpox ‘epicentre’ – Firstpost")
Mpox has been declared a global health emergency for the second time in two years. A new form of the virus, clade lb, has triggered global concern as it seems to be spreading quickly and little is known about the strain. The virus has spread to several countries outside Africa. This includes Pakistan, which reported … Read more
 "How bad is it? – Firstpost")
The World Health Organization has declared that a recent outbreak of mpox represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. A more deadly and contagious variant of the virus has claimed the lives of over 600 people since the beginning of 2024. Besides Africa, new cases have also been reported in Europe … Read more
 "What Centre’s advisory to states says amid global outbreak – Firstpost")
The Union Health Ministry has asked state governments to increase awareness about preventive measures, and timely report mpox cases, if any, to mitigate panic read more A day after India reported its first suspected case of mpox virus in a young male patient, the Union government on Monday issued a fresh advisory to all the … Read more
 "How does it spread, what are the symptoms to watch out for? – Firstpost")
Mpox was declared a global emergency last month, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission. The highly contagious virus has been spreading rapidly to other countries, including Sweden, Thailand, Singapore, Pakistan and others. India, too, has recorded a suspected case of monkeypox in a man who travelled recently from a country suffering an outbreak. … Read more
 "26-year-old Haryana man is India first confirmed mpox case, should Indians be worried? – Firstpost")
Laboratory testing of the suspected mpox case in India confirmed that the 26-year-old man from Haryana’s Hisar, who recently returned from abroad, has been infected by the West African Clade 2 strain of the virus read more India has the first confirmed case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) virus. The Ministry of Health said … Read more
 "What is this strain declared public health emergency by WHO? – Firstpost")
Mpox, which has been spreading at a rapid rate across the world, has finally landed on India’s shores with a 38-year-old man from Kerala being positively diagnosed with the virus’ Clade 1B on Monday. Prior to this, another person was found to have the infection in Delhi, with officials later confirming that he had been … Read more
