The Union Health Ministry has instructed airports and land ports along the Bangladesh and Pakistan borders to monitor international passengers for Mpox symptoms. Three hospitals in New Delhi have been designated as nodal centers for managing Mpox cases, and state governments have been asked to identify similar facilities within their regions. In a high-level meeting, officials assessed the nation's preparedness, noting that there are currently no Mpox cases in India, and the risk of a large outbreak remains low.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) after significant cases were reported in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Health Ministry has directed officials to increase surveillance and prepare testing laboratories for diagnosing the disease early. Currently, 32 labs in India are…
