India Reports First Case Of Monkeypox, Patient Under Isolation
The government on Sunday reported the first ‘suspect’ case of Monkeypox (Mpox) in the country and said there is no cause for any undue concern.
Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp
The Union Health Ministry, in a statement, said a young male patient, who recently travelled from a country currently experiencing Mpox transmission, has been identified as a suspect case of Mpox in the country.
“The patient has been isolated in a designated hospital and is currently stable,” the Union Health Ministry said, adding that “the samples from the patient are being tested to confirm the presence of Mpox.”
Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp
The development of this case is consistent with the earlier risk assessment conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and there is no cause of any undue concern, the health ministry added.
Monkeypox A Global Health Concern
It is important to note that the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Mpox a public health emergency of international concern on August 14, 2024. The first announcement of the global outbreak was made in 2022 when cases started getting reported from the world over.
Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp
Just after the WHO global alert, the Union Health Ministry in August itself incorporated suggestions from the NCDC, which included updated alert identifying sick patients at the ports of entry; isolation of suspected and confirmed cases; lab tests; symptoms, prevention, reporting of patients to the hospitals; surveillance strategies; community awareness; and hospital infection control measures.
The new Mpox strain found in Africa is more lethal than the previous one detected in 2022 and can also spread through sexual contact.
More Stories :
-
MANUU Planted Saplings Under Campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’
![MANUU Planted Saplings Under Campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’]()
Hyderabad: The plantation campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ was held at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) as part of the nationwide Swachhta Hi Seva program on the instructions of the Government of India. Students and staff planted saplings on the campus to promote environmental sustainability and celebrate the nurturing spirit of motherhood.
-
WATCH | ‘One Nation, One Election’ Destroys Federalism: Asaduddin Owaisi
![WATCH | ‘One Nation, One Election’ Destroys Federalism: Asaduddin Owaisi]()
Hyderabad, Sept 18 (Maxim News): AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly opposed the ‘one nation, one election’ proposal cleared by the Union Cabinet saying it destroys federalism and compromises democracy.
-
Congress Using Diversion Tactics From Six Guarantees: Laxman
![Congress Using Diversion Tactics From Six Guarantees: Laxman]()
Hyderabad, Sept 18 (Maxim News): Accusing the Congress party of deceiving the people of Telangana, Rajya Sabha member and senior BJP leader K.Laxman alleged that the Congress government had failed in implementing the Six Guarantees promised to the people of the state.
-
TOSS Releases SSC, Intermediate Theory Exams Schedule
![TOSS Releases SSC, Intermediate Theory Exams Schedule]()
Hyderabad, Sept 18 (Maxim News): The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) on Wednesday released a detailed schedule for the SSC and Intermediate theory examinations, which will be conducted from October 3 to 9.
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News update
