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As India Becomes Another Country In Asia To Report Suspected Mpox Case, Here Is How The Region Is Responding

08 Sep 2024

A young male patient who recently returned from a country experiencing Mpox (monkeypox) transmission has been identified as a suspected case, according to the Union health ministry on Friday. The patient has been isolated in a designated hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The ministry stated that...

India Reports Suspected Mpox Case, Patient’s Condition Stable

08 Sep 2024

India has reported a suspected Mpox (monkeypox) case involving a young man who recently returned from a country with active Mpox transmission. According to the Union Health Ministry, the patient is in stable condition and has been isolated at a designated hospital. Samples from the patient have been collected and...

WHO Urges South-East Asia To Accelerate Measures To Reduce Road Traffic Deaths Among Youth

03 Sep 2024

The World Health Organization on Monday called on South-East Asia countries to accelerate measures to reduce road traffic deaths, a leading cause of mortality among young people aged 15-29. "Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and two or three-wheelers constitute 66 per cent of all reported road traffic deaths in...

Alarm In Pakistan: Peshawar Now Mpox Epicentre With Fifth Case Confirmed

01 Sep 2024

Amid growing concerns over the new strain of mpox virus, Pakistan's Peshawar city has started emerging as the 'epicentre' of the virus, as the fifth mpox case was recorded on Sunday, as per media reports. Details of the Latest Case The latest patient, a 47-year-old man, tested positive after being...

1st Polio Case In Decades Recorded In Gaza Strip, Starts Polio Campaign

01 Sep 2024

A polio vaccination campaign began in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, nearly a week after the World Health Organization confirmed the first case of the disease in decades. The official launch of the campaign is set for Sunday, following the WHO's announcement of three-day "humanitarian pauses," authorized by Israel, to...

WHO Calls for Ceasefire Ahead of Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza

31 Aug 2024

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has urged for a ceasefire as plans are set to vaccinate 640,000 children in Gaza against polio. On X, Ghebreyesus emphasized the necessity of protecting vaccination teams, health facilities, and children, stating, “The polio vaccination teams must be protected and...

Thailand Detects First Case of ‘More Dangerous’ Mpox Strain In Tourist

21 Aug 2024

Recently on Wednesday, Thailand reported a new Mpox case in a European man who arrived from Africa last week. As per disease control official, the strain of the virus is still being tested. As per AFP, Thailand is investigating what could be the first instance of the new, more dangerous...

India Enhances Vigilance As Mpox Cases Rise Globally

20 Aug 2024

In response to the global increase in Mpox cases, the central government has instructed airport, port, and border authorities to stay alert. Speaking to ANI, the officials revealed 'We have alerted airports, ports, and borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan. Three central hospitals will have facilities for isolation like Safdarjung Hospital,...

Gaza Reports First Polio Case In Years, Officials Issue Health Risk Warnings

17 Aug 2024

For the first time after years, Gaza reported a polio case since the Israel-Hamas conflict began on October 7. This case, involves a 10-month-old unvaccinated child from Deir al-Balah, who was diagnosed following tests conducted at Jordan. Confirm Palestinian health officials. As per AP, WHO (World Health Organization) has reported...

Pakistan Reports Three Mpox Cases Following WHO Alert

16 Aug 2024

Days after the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global alert over the mpox virus, Pakistan's health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province announced the detection of three mpox cases on Friday. The patients, who were found to be infected upon their arrival from the United Arab Emirates, were identified by...