Mpox strain

India Reports First Case of Fast-Spreading Mpox Strain in Kerala Dubai Returnee

India has confirmed its first case of Monkeypox (Mpox) caused by the Clade 1B strain of the virus, which is known for its faster transmission and higher fatality rate. This development comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a disease of international concern just last month. Case Identified...

Indian Borders, Airports, Ports On ALERT Amid Mpox Wave

The Central government has alerted authorities at airports, ports, and borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to closely monitor incoming international passengers who may show symptoms of monkeypox (mpox), sources said. Mpox has been spreading globally. In Delhi, three state-run hospitals—Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital, and Lady Hardinge Hospital—have been...