What Centre’s advisory to states says amid global outbreak – Firstpost

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

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

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

Kerala confirms second mpox case, again a UAE return youth tests positive – Firstpost

Kerala confirms second mpox case, again a UAE return youth tests positive – Firstpost

The 26-year-old youth, a native of Kerala’s Ernakulam district, who returned from the UAE on Friday tested positive for mpox. He is receiving treatment at a private hospital read more A second case of mpox has been reported in Kerala where a 26-year-old youth who recently returned from the UAE has tested positive.   As per … Read more

What are the new dos and dont’s issued by the Centre? – Firstpost

What are the new dos and dont’s issued by the Centre? – Firstpost

The Union Health Ministry has rolled out new advisories to states and union territories, urging them to enforce strict infection prevention and control measures to stem the spread of mpox. This announcement comes in light of India confirming its second case of the deadly virus in Kerala, where a 26-year-old man, who had recently returned … Read more

mpox cases in india: India prepares for Mpox outbreak: Health Ministry issues guidelines for airports and hospitals

mpox cases in india: India prepares for Mpox outbreak: Health Ministry issues guidelines for airports and hospitals

The Union Health Ministry has instructed airports and land port authorities at Bangladesh and Pakistan borders to remain vigilant for international passengers displaying Mpox symptoms, news agency PTI reported. Three hospitals in New Delhi—Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital, and Lady Hardinge Medical College—have been designated as nodal centers for the isolation, management, and treatment … Read more