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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
India among top 3 countries with highest road deaths in Southeast Asia: WHO

India among top 3 countries with highest road deaths in Southeast Asia: WHO

India has the highest reported road traffic deaths -- 1,53,972 -- in the year 2021, followed by Indonesia (25,266), and Myanmar (5,325)

03 September,2024 11:32 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Gaza: United Nations kicks off polio vaccination drive today

Gaza: United Nations kicks off polio vaccination drive today

Meanwhile, UNICEF also took to its X handle and asserted that amid the vaccination drive, protection of children, families and community workers is essential.

01 September,2024 01:41 PM IST | Gaza | ANI
Mpox outbreak in Africa could be ended in 6 months, says WHO chief

Mpox outbreak in Africa could be ended in 6 months, says WHO chief

To date, Africa has received just a tiny fraction of mpox vaccines needed to slow the spread of the virus, especially in Congo, which has the most cases—more than 18,000 suspected cases and 629 deaths.

01 September,2024 07:53 AM IST | Geneva | Agencies
Kerala health department issues Mpox alert amid global reports of infection

Kerala health department issues Mpox alert amid global reports of infection

With the Mpox threat looming large, Kerala is taking no chances, and the health department is working overtime to ensure that the state remains safe, an official statement said

21 August,2024 07:45 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | mid-day online correspondent
Climate change is impacting mental health: WHO

Climate change is impacting mental health: WHO

Climate change is impacting mental health and psychosocial well-being, WHO said, while calling on countries to strengthen mental health systems and services to address this growing challenge

20 August,2024 11:45 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
India concerned about WHO mpox global alert

India concerned about WHO mpox global alert

CDC, ICMR to monitor situation as airports in India look for mpox symptomatic flyers

20 August,2024 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mpox: Prithviraj Chavan demands testing, quarantine protocol at Mumbai airport

Mpox: Prithviraj Chavan demands testing, quarantine protocol at Mumbai airport

Mpox is reportedly spreading rapidly across 13 African countries, including Congo, where 14,000 cases and 524 deaths have been reported

17 August,2024 10:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As WHO declares mpox outbreak an emergency, watch out for these symptoms

As WHO declares mpox outbreak an emergency, watch out for these symptoms

WHO has declared the mpox (monkeypox) a health emergency on Thursday after 99,176 cases and 208 deaths have been reported across 116 countries since 2022. In the Indian sub-continent, one case has been reported from Pakistan on Tuesday

16 August,2024 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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