Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Kerala reported a confirmed case of monkeypox (Mpox) on Wednesday, marking the second known such case of infection in the country following the recent global outbreak of the disease.
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Tue, Aug 27, 2024
The WHO has declared a new public health emergency due to the Monkeypox virus strain Clad-1, prompting India to develop a home-grown RT-PCR testing kit. This breakthrough aligns with India's "Make in India" initiative and enhances response capabilities against the disease
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
The new study included patients referred to UC Davis Medical Center, primarily through the Sacramento County Department of Public Health, between June 3 and August 13, 2022.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
According to sources, the Health Ministry will soon release fresh guidelines on Monkeypox management.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
The incubation period is usually six to 13 days and the case fatality rate of monkeypox has historically ranged up to 11 per cent in the general population and higher among children. In recent times, the case fatality rate has been around three to six per cent.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
“Protect yourself from Monkeypox. Know what you should and should not do to avoid contracting the disease," the Ministry said in a Tweet.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
The Kerala government confirmed that samples of a 22-year-old man, who died on July 30, tested positive, making him India's first monkeypox-related fatality.
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Delay in seeking treatment will be investigated, she said, adding that the health department called a meeting in Punnayur regarding the death of a young man due to monkeypox.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Ashwin Vasan on Saturday declared a public health emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak. "Over the past few weeks, we have moved as quickly as possible to expand outreach and access to vaccines and treatment to keep people safe," the officials said.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
It's just as likely that monkeypox was always capable of transmitting and presenting like this, but it hadn't been formally reported or so widespread before
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox
The patient, who is presently recovering at an isolation centre at the Lok Nayak Hospital, had attended a 'stag party' in Himachal Pradesh's Manali recently, official sources told PTI.
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