Page 3 - Latest Updates on Monkeypox
Mpox risks heighten with mosaic of infection patterns in Central Africa
Diagnostic testing is insufficient in central Africa, investigators say, as is the sophisticated genomic sequencing that helped scientists map and understand the spread of Covid-19 within communities
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Mpox reaches Thailand; deadly Clade 1b variant found in 6 nations: Updates
Mpox infection updates: There are two viral strains of mpox: Clade 1b and Clade 2. The Clade 1b variant of the mpox infection is more deadly and is responsible for more than 500 deaths in Congo
 "Mpox reaches Thailand; deadly Clade 1b variant found in 6 nations: Updates")
Africa's mpox vaccine plan aims to avoid repeat of Covid-19 pandemic errors
It was a similar story during the Covid-19 pandemic. When those shots first became available, Africa found itself at the back of the queue
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Health secretary reviews preparedness to tackle Monkeypox challenge in J&K
Health Secretary Syed Abid Rasheed Shah chaired a meeting of the officers in the light of recent declaration of Monkeypox as an emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO)
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Mpox scare: Aiims Delhi issues protocol to handle suspected patients
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency last week. At least 4 cases have been reported in neighbouring Pakistan
Mpox alert: Govt tells airports to stay vigilant, assigns 3 nodal hospitals
Current assessment shows the risk of a large outbreak of the disease, with sustained transmission remains low in India, which has no detected cases of mpox so far
Mpox reaches Pak-occupied Kashmir, total 4 cases; India on alert. Updates
Mpox outbreak: In view of the outbreak, the Centre has directed airport, ports and border authorities to remain vigilant and ensure strict scanning to detect any mpox infection at the earliest
 "Mpox reaches Pak-occupied Kashmir, total 4 cases; India on alert. Updates")
India directs airports, ports, to stay alert as Mpox cases rise globally
Earlier, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, led a review meeting to assess the nation's preparedness for Mpox
Mpox outbreak spreads in Africa with Burundi reporting 100 cases: WHO
The cases, 28 per cent of which were in children under five, have been reported since July in multiple districts
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How lack of coordination, funding issues turned mpox into a global crisis
The chain of delayed reactions to the crisis began during the last mpox emergency that ended in 2023
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Step up surveillance for quicker viral infection mpox detection: Centre
Earlier on Saturday, a meeting was chaired by Health Minister J P Nadda with senior officials from the health ministry to evaluate the Mpox situation and the country's preparedness
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Domestic exporters keep fingers crossed amid Mpox outbreak in Africa
According to exporters, though the spread of the disease is contained in certain countries, it would be a challenge, if it spreads to more nations
Prithviraj Chavan seeks mpox testing, quarantine protocol at Mumbai airport
Timely action was necessary as any delay could lead to severe consequences, he said
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Health minister Nadda holds meeting to review Monkeypox situation in India
In the meeting, it was noted that Monkeypox infections are usually self-limiting lasting between 2-4 weeks and patients generally recover with supportive management
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Congo's humanitarian crisis makes mpox spiral again into health emergency
This year's alarming rise in cases, including a new form of the virus identified by scientists in eastern Congo, led the World Health Organization to declare it a global health emergency on Wednesday
Mpox emergency response hit by scarce financing amid WHO calls for support
WHO has released $1.45 mn from its contingency fund for emergencies, while African Union has approved $10.4 mn from its existing Covid funds for Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
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Airports on alert in Pak following detection of mpox cases in nation
The first mpox virus case has surfaced in Pakistan, according to the health ministry, which reported on Friday
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India's health system on alert as viral infection mpox scare grows
Central govt calls meeting of health experts, officials; Tamil Nadu issues advisory
Why did WHO declare Mpox as health emergency of international concern?
Mpox outbreak 2024: Soon after WHO declared monkeypox an emergency of international concern, three patients tested positive for the MPox virus in the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Bavarian Nordic seeks EU's approval to extend mpox vaccine to adolescents
Mpox has been declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, with children and adolescents being particularly vulnerable to the disease
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