A worrying statement has been given by the Africa CDCwhich has been working hard to tackle this year’s monkeypox infection, in which the majority of deaths have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of the outbreak.The African Union’s health watchdog on Thursday warned that the mpox outbreak was still not under control…
Cases of monkeypox are on rise with several cases of infection due to the new fast spreading strain found in countries where it was not found earlier. In view of the spreading mpox, the first mpox diagnostic test is a ray of hope.The World Health Organization has authorized Abbott Laboratories’ mpox diagnostic test for emergency…
Monkeypox testing kiosks have been set up at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. International passengers, especially those arriving from African countries, will undergo screening for the monkeypox virus and if found positive would have to undergo 21 day mandatory quarantine and isolation. The rules are similar to those implemented during the COVID pandemic.“KIA is fully…
The MVA-BN vaccinemanufactured by the Bavarian Nordic A/S, has been added to the list of prequalified vaccines against monkeypox, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.“The prequalification approval is expected to facilitate timely and increased access to this vital product in communities with urgent need, to reduce transmission and help contain the outbreak,” the WHO…
The Indian government has released an advisory on monkeypox infection. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has issued the advisory to States/UTs in view of WHO’s declaration of Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to monkeypox.The government has highlighted the clinical picture of the infection and has mentioned that most cases of monkeypox are…
New Delhi: PK Mishra, principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reviewed the Mpox situation in the country after the World Health Organization (WHO) again declared the virus a global public health emergency. Mishra chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of preparedness for Mpox in the country and related public health measures on…
A deadly new strain of mpox that emerged in Central Africa has spread in the continent and beyond. This year’s major outbreak started with Democratic Republic of Congo – killing at least 450 people – and spread to other areas in Central and East Africa. The Clade 1B The strain that is behind the current…
