Suspected Mpox Case Under Investigation; Patient Isolated, No Cause for Alarm

A suspected Mpox case has been reported in the country after a young male patient, who recently traveled from a region experiencing active Mpox transmission, was identified. The patient has been placed under isolation at a designated hospital, where his condition remains stable.

Testing and Contact Tracing Underway

• Samples from the suspected Mpox case are currently being tested to confirm whether the virus is present.
• Authorities have initiated contact tracing to identify potential sources and evaluate any further risk of transmission within the country.

This suspected Mpox case is being managed according to well-established health protocols. According to a statement by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there is no immediate cause for concern, as the country is well-prepared to address isolated, travel-related Mpox cases. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had already assessed the risks associated with Mpox, and the current response aligns with those findings.

Suspected #Mpox case under investigation; patient put under isolation, no cause for alarm

A young male patient, who recently travelled from a country currently experiencing Mpox (monkeypox) transmission, has been identified as a suspect case of Mpox. The patient has been…

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Government Assurances

Health officials have reassured the public that robust measures are in place to contain and manage any potential Mpox cases. The government’s preparedness includes isolation procedures, testing protocols, and a comprehensive contact tracing strategy. The Ministry has emphasized that while this suspected Mpox case is under investigation, there is no need for undue alarm.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare continues to closely monitor the situation, and any updates regarding the suspected Mpox case will be communicated to the public in due course.

(As reported by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India through Public Information Bureau).