Page 2 - Latest Updates on Monkeypox
India reports first Mpox case: Symptoms, transmission, WHO norms and more
India's health ministry has reassured the public that the nation has robust preventive measures in place and is handling the case as per established protocols
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Mpox case confirmed, strain not part of WHO's health emergency: Govt
Union Health Ministry asks states/UT's to review preparedness, increase screening
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Amid mpox scare, Centre steps up screening efforts: How to detect infection
Mpox scare: The Centre has advised states and union territories to screen and test all suspected cases. Officials have been asked to set up isolation facilities for patients
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Health ministry issues advisory to states, UTs on measures against 'Mpox'
The advisory also directed the states to review public health preparedness particularly at health facility level at the state and districts by senior officials
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Higher price of mpox vaccine to pose key hurdle in Africa order talks
But with a shot significantly pricier than many other vaccines commonly used for immunisation in Africa, costs remain a key barrier to getting more orders in place
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India reports first suspected mpox case; patient's condition stable
Samples from the patient, put under isolation, currently being tested to confirm presence of the virus
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Fast-spreading mpox variant detected in Congo's densely populated capital
Co-circulation of clades Ia and Ib was reported for the first time in the central African city of more than 17 million people
Congo receives its first mpox vaccine shipment to combat outbreak
With a population of around 100 million, the Congo is currently at the centre of the outbreak
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No mpox case reported in India since March 2024, low risk assessed
Since January 1, 2022, Mpox cases have been reported to the WHO from 121 member states across all six WHO regions
 "No mpox case reported in India since March 2024, low risk assessed")
Mpox surge in Sydney offers cautionary tale as world braces for new strain
In a dramatic turn, the country saw 179 cases in August alone, more than in the two previous years combined. Nearly 400 have been reported so far in 2024
Bihar issues advisory on Monkeypox, health desk to be set up at airport
The Patna district administration has asked the civil surgeon to set up a health desk at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport on a priority basis following the advisory of the department
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Indonesia expects to sign $3.5 bn business deals at 2nd Africa forum
"The partnership between Indonesia and Africa so far has significantly increased trade volumes and trade agreements," President Joko Widodo said during his opening speech for the forum on Monday
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Mpox concerns grow in Pakistan as fifth case reported in Peshawar
Dr Saleem emphasised the importance of vigilance, particularly among travellers from the Gulf, with Saudi Arabia identified as a potential point of exposure
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Unicef issues tender to secure mpox vaccines for most-affected countries
The emergency tender is designed not only to secure immediate access to mpox vaccines but also to expand production
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu launches indigenous Monkeypox RT-PCR kit
It was validated by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
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India develops indigenous mpox detection RT-PCR kit, gets CDSCO nod
IMDX Monkeypox Detection RT-PCR Assay by Siemens Healthineers has received manufacturing approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
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Learning from Covid pandemic experience to contain the Mpox outbreak
Although there is no need to raise the alarm at this stage, the government should focus on raising awareness among the public and prepare contingency plans
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No mpox infection reported in India, no cause for worry: K'nataka minister
The minister said the people of Karnataka need not worry as the state government has made all preparations to deal with the infection
S'pore begins screening incoming passengers at airports for mpox symptoms
Similar screening measures will also be implemented at sea checkpoints for crew and passengers arriving on ships
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As the world grapples with rising Mpox cases, India detects a polio case
A two-year-old child in Meghalaya has been confirmed to have polio, raising concerns as India was declared polio-free by WHO in 2014. WHO is looking into the vaccine-derived infection cases
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