Monkeypox

TN youth from UAE tested negative for mpox: Health Minister Subramanian

A sample has, however, been sent to Pune-based National Institute of Virology to get it retested for confirmation, the minister told reporters.

02 November 2024, 16:22 IST

Tamil Nadu youth from UAE tested negative for mpox: Health Minister Subramanian

TN youth from UAE tested negative for mpox: Health Minister Subramanian

02 November 2024, 16:22 IST

Mpox cases on African continent show 500% increase year-on-year

Nineteen African countries have seen more than 48,000 suspected mpox cases including 1,048 deaths so far this year, according to the public health agency's data.

31 October 2024, 17:04 IST

Mpox cases on African continent show 500% increase year-on-year

31 October 2024, 17:04 IST

WHO lists two more mpox diagnostic tests for emergency use

The organization also listed another PCR-based option, the cobas MPXV assay developed by Roche Molecular Systems, on October 14.

30 October 2024, 16:05 IST

WHO lists two more mpox diagnostic tests for emergency use

30 October 2024, 16:05 IST

Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

The clade Ib variant is a new form of the virus that was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization in August, after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighbouring countries in Africa.

30 October 2024, 16:02 IST

Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

30 October 2024, 16:02 IST

Eight monkeys found dead at Hong Kong zoo

The incident raises concerns about the potential outbreak of zoonotic diseases such as monkeypox.

14 October 2024, 10:13 IST

Eight monkeys found dead at Hong Kong zoo

14 October 2024, 10:13 IST

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents

The WHO said in a statement that it gave the Jynneos vaccine prequalification for adolescents on October 8.

14 October 2024, 09:18 IST

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents

14 October 2024, 09:18 IST

Zimbabwe reports first two mpox cases of unspecified variant

The first case was detected in an 11-year-old boy who developed symptoms last month after travelling to South Africa. The second case was in a 24-year-old man who fell ill after travelling to Tanzania.

13 October 2024, 16:49 IST

Zimbabwe reports first two mpox cases of unspecified variant

13 October 2024, 16:49 IST

Congo launches its first mpox vaccination campaign

The Health Ministry warned on Friday that the campaign's scope would be small due to limited resources. At the moment, 265,000 vaccine doses are available, though more are in the pipeline.

05 October 2024, 15:24 IST

Congo launches its first mpox vaccination campaign

05 October 2024, 15:24 IST

Ghana reports first Mpox case, variant not clear yet

A health official told Reuters that testing was underway to determine whether it was the clade Ib form of the mpox virus that has triggered global concern, as it appears to be spreading quickly and little is known about the strain.

03 October 2024, 19:42 IST

Ghana reports first Mpox case, variant not clear yet

03 October 2024, 19:42 IST

Second Mpox case in Kerala, total 3 cases detected in India

It is the third case being reported in the country after WHO declared Mpox a public health emergency. The infected person is admitted to a hospital in Kochi.

27 September 2024, 10:48 IST

Second Mpox case in Kerala, total 3 cases detected in India

27 September 2024, 10:48 IST