Mpox scare: The Centre has issued an advisory to all states and UTs to enhance screening and testing of all suspects. In response to the growing global concern over Mpox, the Union Health Ministry issued an advisory on Monday to all states and Union Territories. This follows the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration of Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
The advisory aims to boost preparedness, screen suspected cases, and trace contacts to prevent the spread of the disease. The Health Ministry’s advisory is focused on strengthening the national response to Mpox by minimizing risks and ensuring prompt interventions. This advisory came a day after a suspected Mpox case was reported in a man who had recently traveled from a country experiencing active Mpox transmission.
The individual is currently isolated in a designated hospital and is stable, with no immediate cause for concern. His samples are being tested to confirm Mpox. Key Highlights of the Advisory: 1.
Guidelines for Case Management: The Ministry has advised the dissemination of the "Guidelines for Management of Monkeypox Disease" across states and Union Territories to ensure uniform and effective case management. 2. Enhanced Surveillance Alert: An updated alert issued by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) outlines comprehensive strategies for surveillance, testing, clinical care, and risk communication, which states and UTs are urge.