Delhi has confirmed its first case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in 13 years, sparking concerns among residents. Health officials have assured the public that the case is isolated and no outbreak is imminent, emphasizing the implemented public health measures.
Over 120 people in Uttar Pradesh fell ill on Friday, suspectedly due to food poisoning after consuming buckwheat flour. Samples have been sent for analysis and authorities are investigating the incident. The district magistrate has assured swift action against those responsible, and medical teams are working to treat the affected individuals.
India has taken precautionary measures to prevent a widespread Mpox outbreak after reporting a case of the more transmissible clade 1b strain. The Union health secretary has directed states to enhance awareness, strengthen testing capabilities, and review public health preparedness.
India has issued a nationwide alert after its first suspected case of Mpox was reported in Delhi. The Centre has instructed states and union territories to screen, test, and trace contacts of all suspected cases, while also identifying isolation facilities for both suspected and confirmed patients. This comes after the World Health Organization declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in August 2024.
Indonesia has implemented a mandatory health declaration form, the SATUSEHAT Health Pass, for all travelers entering the country, in response to growing concerns about the spread of Mpox. This comes as Australian health authorities urge vigilance and vaccination due to new Mpox cases and a mutated virus strain declared a health emergency by the WHO.
A new strain of the mpox virus, clade Ib, is spreading rapidly in Africa and has been linked to cases in Europe and Asia. Scientists are concerned about the limited understanding of the virus, its severity, and transmission dynamics. The strain’s rapid evolution and potential for human-to-human transmission raise alarm bells, prompting calls for increased research and resources to combat the outbreak.
As the mpox outbreak intensifies in Africa, concerns are rising that Europe might repeat its Covid-19 vaccine hoarding mistakes, leaving African nations without sufficient doses. While Europe has pledged hundreds of thousands of doses, experts believe Africa needs significantly more, with the DRC alone requiring 3.5 million doses. Despite pledges, evidence suggests Europe is holding onto millions of doses, raising ethical questions about vaccine distribution.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released detailed guidelines for managing mpox cases in India, focusing on early detection, isolation, and prompt reporting. The protocols come as the World Health Organization declared mpox a global health emergency, although India has not yet reported a confirmed case during the current outbreak.
Mpox, a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the disease, including its transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies.
Pakistan has implemented new airport screening measures after a confirmed case of mpox was detected in the country. The case, the first of the year, sparked concern as the patient’s whereabouts remain unknown and authorities are struggling to trace contacts. The situation has led to heightened global vigilance with countries like China and the UK implementing their own screening protocols. The WHO has declared the current outbreak a global public health emergency due to the emergence of a more virulent clade 1b variant.
