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Centre issues advisory for states, and UTs to create awareness on Mpox

Centre issues advisory for states, and UTs to create awareness on Mpox

The Department of Health and Family Welfare on September 26 in its advisory directed that all suspected Mpox cases be isolated and strict infection prevention and control measures be put in place

27 September,2024 01:08 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Mpox: Mumbai doctors highlight why the viral disease is deadly

Mid-Day Premium Mpox: Mumbai doctors highlight why the viral disease is deadly

As cases of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox increase in countries around the world, Mumbai doctors shed light on the viral disease

17 September,2024 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Suspected monkeypox infection reported from Malappuram in Kerala

Suspected monkeypox infection reported from Malappuram in Kerala

A suspected case of monkeypox infection has been reported from Malappuram district of Kerala after a man who recently returned from abroad showed symptoms of the disease.

17 September,2024 11:17 AM IST | Malappuram | PTI
Mpox in India: Bengaluru airport begins screening intl passengers

Mpox in India: Bengaluru airport begins screening intl passengers

Key safety measures include an isolation zone for suspected cases and intensified monitoring of passengers arriving from locations with a high Mpox prevalence.

16 September,2024 12:01 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Mpox, Nipah virus, bird flu: Why are zoonotic diseases on the rise?

Mid-Day Premium Mpox, Nipah virus, bird flu: Why are zoonotic diseases on the rise?

In the past few months, various zoonotic diseases like Mpox, Nipah virus and bird flu have affected public health and become a cause for concern. Medical experts decode why viruses are spreading from animals to humans and suggest steps for prevention

16 September,2024 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Are mpox cases under-reported?

Are mpox cases under-reported?

A new Lancet study based on screening of used condoms from across 16 countries finds current numbers could just be tip of iceberg

16 September,2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mpox deaths rise by 107 in one week as Africa CDC calls toll unacceptable

Mpox deaths rise by 107 in one week as Africa CDC calls toll unacceptable

People with more serious cases can develop lesions on the face, hands, chest and genitals

13 September,2024 08:52 AM IST | Nairobi | AP
Man who returned from abroad tests positive for Mpox

Man who returned from abroad tests positive for Mpox

The Centre on Monday advised states and Union territories to screen and test all suspect Mpox cases in the community, and identify isolation facilities in hospitals for both suspect and confirmed patients

09 September,2024 06:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Govt advises states to screen, test all suspect mpox cases

Govt advises states to screen, test all suspect mpox cases

In a letter sent to states and union territories on Monday, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra asked them prevent any undue panic amongst the masses

09 September,2024 02:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Experts hail indigenous test kit for monkeypox

Experts hail indigenous test kit for monkeypox

The indigenously developed kits for mpox will be manufactured by a unit in Vadodara, with a production capacity of one million test per annum

09 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon

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