Mpox Outbreak
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Monkeypox in Karnataka: Check here the symptoms, risk factors and preventive measures
Health | Jan 24, 2025, 12:00 PM ISTA 40-year-old man who returned from Dubai recently is the first case of Mpox in India this year. The patient is a resident of Dubai and arrived in Mangaluru on January 17. Read on to know the symptoms, risk factors and preventive measures of monkeypox.
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Monkeypox case in Karnataka: Dubai return man tests positive for MPox in Mangaluru
Karnataka | Jan 23, 2025, 09:59 PM ISTHealth department officials said that a 40-year-old man who had recently returned from Dubai tested positive for the Monkeypox virus, making it the first case in the state this year.
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WHO approves first Mpox vaccine for limited use in select countries
World | Sep 13, 2024, 09:07 PM ISTThe MVA-BN vaccine, administered in two doses four weeks apart, has shown up to 82% effectiveness. It will be particularly crucial for curbing mpox outbreaks in Africa.
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Monkeypox: China's drug regulator clears mpox vaccine, to undergo clinical trial
World | Sep 10, 2024, 10:27 PM ISTThe Chinese National Medical Products Administration, the country's top drug regulator, has launched a number of accelerated or streamlined channels to facilitate applications of novel drugs and vaccines or those in urgent need.
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Mpox detected in India: Government confirms first case of monkeypox, says viral strain not present
India | Sep 09, 2024, 06:49 PM ISTThe Health Ministry stressed that the current case is an isolated case, similar to the earlier 30 cases reported in India from July 2022 onwards. It clarified that the latest case is not a part of the current public health emergency (reported by WHO) which is regarding clade 1 of mpox.
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Mpox Outbreak: Nigeria ramps up response to Mpox outbreak
News | Aug 24, 2024, 06:52 PM ISTNigeria has rolled out measures to contain the spread of mpox as the country has recorded 39 cases of the virus this year amid a surge in infections across Africa. Watch to know more!
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Mpox outbreak: Kerala sounds alert, screening protocol in Tamil Nadu, AIIMS Delhi issues guidelines
News | Aug 22, 2024, 06:15 PM ISTThe Kerala Health Department has sounded an alert in the state following reports of mpox outbreaks in several countries. Watch to know more!
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Mpox outbreak: Thailand confirms first case of new variant, second outside Africa
World | Aug 22, 2024, 06:15 PM ISTThe first case of the new variant outside Africa was earlier confirmed in Sweden after Congo recorded over 27,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths since January last year. The new clade Ib strain of the virus is now spreading rapidly in Kenya and other African countries.
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Argentina quarantines ship after mpox suspected in Indian national | WHO' latest update on Monkeypox
World | Aug 21, 2024, 12:36 PM ISTThe ship alerted authorities that "one of its crew members of Indian nationality showed cyst-like skin lesions predominantly on the chest and face," the ministry said in a statement, adding the person had been isolated from the rest of the crew.
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Mpox cases rise globally, hundreds killed in Africa: Is it the new COVID-19?
Health | Aug 20, 2024, 11:08 PM ISTThe Democratic Republic of Congo is the epicentre of the current mpox outbreak, recording around 27,000 cases and more than 1,100 deaths since January last year. The new clade Ib strain of the virus is now spreading rapidly in Kenya and other African countries, also reaching Sweden.
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AIIMS Delhi issues protocol for treatment of suspected mpox patients amid surge in cases globally
Delhi | Aug 20, 2024, 05:55 PM ISTFollowing the latest outbreak in Africa, the Mpox virus is now spreading globally. India's neighboring country, Pakistan, has confirmed three cases of the virus, along with an additional case reported in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).
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Govt directs to increase vigilance at airport, borders as Mpox cases rise globally
India | Aug 20, 2024, 10:17 AM ISTAfter the latest outbreak in Africa, the Mpox virus is spreading globally. India's neighbour Pakistan has confirmed three cases in the country, while one other in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).
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Govt holds high-level meeting on monkeypox preparedness review
India | Aug 18, 2024, 08:35 PM ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) declared Monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern on August 14.
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Union Health Minister Nadda reviews mpox situation, risk of large outbreak currently low for India
India | Aug 17, 2024, 07:01 PM ISTUnion Health Minister JP Nadda took a review meeting with the senior officials of his ministry regarding the situation and preparedness. The World Health Organization (WHO) again declared Monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern on August 14.
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Pakistan reports three cases of new Mpox virus in 2024, China to screen arrivals: Report
World | Aug 16, 2024, 11:34 AM ISTThe World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared the recent outbreak of the disease as a public health emergency of international concern after a new variant of the virus has been identified.
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Mpox outbreaks: Sweden confirms first case of deadly infectious virus outside Africa
World | Aug 16, 2024, 06:07 AM ISTWHO said there have been more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in more than a dozen countries across Africa this year, which already exceeded last year’s figures. So far, more than 96 per cent of all cases and deaths are in a single country -- Congo.