New Delhi: The government swiftly responded on Sunday to the identification of a suspected case of Monkeypox (Mpox) in a young male patient in the country. The patient was promptly isolated in a designated hospital and is under thorough investigation, assuring the government’s proactive approach to public health.
Stressing no cause for alarm, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that a young male patient who recently travelled from a country currently experiencing Mpox transmission “has been identified as a suspect case of Mpox.”
The Health Ministry, in a bid to allay any concerns, reassured the public that the patient is currently stable and receiving the necessary care in the isolated hospital.
The location of the patient has not yet been disclosed.
The Ministry further informed that the patient’s samples are currently undergoing testing to confirm the presence of Mpox, demonstrating the proactive approach in dealing with the situation.
“According to the Health Ministry, “the case is being managed in accordance with established protocols, and contact tracing is ongoing to identify potential sources and assess the impact within the country. ”
The development of this case is consistent with the earlier risk assessment conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and there is no cause for undue concern.
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The Health Ministry reiterated the government’s readiness to handle such isolated travel-related cases. It assured the public that robust measures are in place to manage and mitigate any potential risk, instilling confidence in the audience.
In 2022, Mpox had a global outbreak, affecting many countries, including India. Since then, the WHO has reported 99,176 cases and 208 deaths due to Mpox from 116 countries.
India has detected 30 cases, with the most recent case in March 2024. The government reassures the public that it is continuously monitoring the situation and is prepared to manage any potential risks. The infectious disease has spread to several countries, including those without previous exposure.
Mpox is a viral disease that causes fevers, headaches, muscle aches, and painful skin boils. It spreads from person to person through close, skin-to-skin contact. Since the beginning of 2024, 24,851 suspected pox cases, including 5,549 confirmed cases and 643 deaths, have been reported across the African continent.
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