Israel reports new cases of monkeypox, measles
The Israeli Health Ministry has reported the detection of new cases of monkeypox and measles in the country.
The Israeli Health Ministry has reported the detection of new cases of monkeypox and measles in the country.
Cases of monkeypox in Indonesia have spread to five provinces, the Health Ministry said.
The ongoing monkeypox situation in the DRC remains a significant public health concern that necessitates continual monitoring and response, said the report.
The WHO Regional Office for Europe has launched a new campaign called "Eliminating mpox: Placing affected populations at the heart of our response" to highlight the potential risk of a significant monkeypox (mpox) outbreak.
Delhi confirmed its first case of monkeypox on July 24 this year, a day after it was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation.
Monkeypox virus usually spreads through close contact with an infected person like a parent hugging/kissing their child.
All government-run hospitals had made arrangements of isolation wards during the Covid-19 pandemic.
On Monday, a 35-year-old Nigerian man living in Delhi, with no recent international travel history, tested positive for monkeypox.
“Not many cases of Monkeypox have been reported in India, yet we are ready with all the preventive measures in place. The Delhi government is taking several important steps to prevent monkeypox infection from spreading across the capital,” the deputy CM said.
The Minister said this while replying in the House over the steps taken by the government to create awareness about monkeypox.