Officials from India's health ministry claim that there is very little chance of an epidemic of Mpox, often known as monkeypox. This comes after an increase in cases in Africa prompted the World health Organization (WHO) to designate the illness a public health emergency. Thirty cases of Mpox have been verified since 2022; the most recent case was reported from kerala in March. "The chance of a monkeypox outbreak in india is currently very low, and there is no need to worry," a government source told PTI.
To assess the situation and make sure all required safety measures are in place, Union health Minister jagat prakash nadda is scheduled to meet on saturday with representatives from the health ministry, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Airports and seaports may also get alerts from the health ministry asking them to be vigilant and ready to respond to any suspected cases in accordance with the existing protocols. To stop the infection from spreading, these recommendations include treatment and isolation procedures.
According to India's 2022 Mpox guidelines, the virus spreads by huge respiratory droplets and necessitates prolonged close contact. Additionally, it can spread through contaminated clothing or linen as well as direct touch with human fluids or sores.
A surge in Mpox cases has prompted many european nations to increase their warning levels. Following the discovery of a novel strain in Sweden—the first case of mpox outside of Africa—the european Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) upgraded its risk rating for the disease from "low" to "moderate".
To assess the situation and make sure all required safety measures are in place, Union health Minister jagat prakash nadda is scheduled to meet on saturday with representatives from the health ministry, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Airports and seaports may also get alerts from the health ministry asking them to be vigilant and ready to respond to any suspected cases in accordance with the existing protocols. To stop the infection from spreading, these recommendations include treatment and isolation procedures.
According to India's 2022 Mpox guidelines, the virus spreads by huge respiratory droplets and necessitates prolonged close contact. Additionally, it can spread through contaminated clothing or linen as well as direct touch with human fluids or sores.
A surge in Mpox cases has prompted many european nations to increase their warning levels. Following the discovery of a novel strain in Sweden—the first case of mpox outside of Africa—the european Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) upgraded its risk rating for the disease from "low" to "moderate".
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