Indian airports, borders on high alert as Mpox cases rise: 10 points to know
Monday, 19 August 2024 () The ministry has designated three Centre-run hospitals in the national capital -- Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung, and Lady Hardinge -- as nodal centres for the isolation, management, and treatment of any Mpox patient.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Mpox a global health emergency for the second time in two years, following a similar move by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. This new outbreak, which started spreading among men who have Sex with men, has triggered widespread concern, especially with the emergence of a new virus strain. With over 27,000 cases and more than 1,000 deaths reported in Congo alone, the situation is rapidly escalating. What does this mean for global health, and how can we prevent another pandemic? Join us as we delve into the details of this growing crisis and explore the challenges ahead.
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