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Monkeypox Confirmed in India: 26-Year-Old Haryana Man Tests Positive

September 10, 2024, 1:12 pm

A suspected case of monkeypox in India has been confirmed positive, according to a statement from the health ministry. Laboratory tests identified the presence of the mpox virus, specifically the West African Clade 2 strain, in a 26-year-old man from Hisar, Haryana. The man had recently returned to India from abroad and was admitted to Delhi’s LNJP Hospital on Saturday.

Global Mpox Resurgence and New Strain

The resurgence of mpox, combined with the discovery of a new strain known as Clade 1b in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has caused concern worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared its highest level of international alert on August 14. The Clade 1b strain was first detected in September 2023 among sex workers in eastern DRC. It has since been identified in neighboring countries like Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, as well as in Asia and Europe.

However, India has not yet reported any cases of mpox caused by this new strain.

Preparedness in Delhi Hospitals

Three government hospitals in Delhi—Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, GTB Hospital, and Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital—have set up isolation facilities for suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox. These precautions are part of India’s efforts to control potential outbreaks.

Symptoms and Stages of Monkeypox

Monkeypox symptoms include fever, headaches, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. These are followed by a rash that develops in stages: starting as macules, progressing to papules, vesicles, pustules, and finally scabs. The rash usually begins on the face and spreads to other areas of the body.

Transmission and Prevention

The virus can be transmitted through direct contact with infected animals, humans, or contaminated materials. Respiratory droplets can also spread the virus, especially during prolonged close contact. To prevent the spread of monkeypox, it is important to practice good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing. In healthcare settings, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and isolation of infected individuals are key strategies in controlling outbreaks.

Monkeypox Cases Mainly In Males Aged 18-44, Government Issues Advisory

September 9, 2024, 6:59 pm

The Indian government has issued an advisory on monkeypox following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra directed the advisory to States and Union Territories, emphasizing the clinical profile of the infection. According to the advisory, most cases of monkeypox involve young males, with a median age of 34 years, primarily between 18 and 44 years old.

Globally, WHO data shows that 96.4% of monkeypox cases are male, and the median age of infection remains 34 years. Notably, males aged 18-44 account for 79.4% of reported cases outside the African region. A 2023 study also highlighted that 96.4% of patients were male, with 84.2% identifying as bisexual, gay, or men who have sex with men.

Sexual contact remains the leading mode of transmission globally, followed by non-sexual person-to-person contact. Despite this global concern, India has not reported new cases in the current outbreak. All suspected cases tested at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) Pune have come back negative, although the Ministry of Health continues to monitor the situation.

A new strain of the monkeypox virus has been identified this year, spreading beyond its original presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo to other East African countries, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Monkeypox symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, fever, headache, body aches, and profound weakness.

Vietnam reports its first case of monkeypox

October 3, 2022, 11:31 am

Health officials in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City announced the country’s first case of monkeypox on Monday, according to the state-run Vietnamnet newspaper, without providing any details on the patient.

According to the reports, Mainland China reported its first case of monkeypox last month in the western megacity of Chongqing in a traveller who arrived from abroad.

The traveller arrived in China on an unspecified date, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing the Chongqing health commission. The traveller developed a rash and other symptoms while being quarantined in accordance with COVID-19 controls, a practice that affects anyone arriving from abroad, according to the WSJ.

After reviewing test results, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the monkeypox case. According to the report, the traveller is being treated at a designated hospital and is in good condition.

China detects its first monkeypox

September 17, 2022, 11:45 am

According to state media reports, China has detected its first monkeypox infection in a patient quarantined for Covid-19 in the southwestern city of Chongqing, but the risk of community transmission is low.

“The patient was an international arrival, and the monkeypox was discovered during Covid-19 quarantine,” according to the reports by health officials.

The patient’s details, including gender and age, have not been released, with authorities only stating that the individual had flown in from abroad.

As per the reports, “the patient is being treated in isolation at a designated hospital and is in a stable condition.”

“Experts concluded that the patient had been isolated in quarantine upon entry into Chongqing and had no record of social activities. The risk of … an epidemic is low,” the statement, as per SCMP, said.

The World Health Organization declared the monkeypox outbreak a global public health emergency on July 23 after cases were discovered in countries where the infection is not endemic, such as Europe and the United States.

According to a recent report, Hong Kong, which is governed by Beijing as a special administrative region, reported its first monkeypox case on September 6 in an international traveller flying from the Philippines.

Since the disease’s outbreak in other countries, Chinese officials have developed diagnostic and treatment guidelines, as well as prevention and control guidelines.

Chinese experts had previously told that it was only a matter of time before the mainland detected monkeypox cases, but that “…given the disease’s limited routes and speed of transmission, the disease is unlikely to cause major outbreaks.”

Fifth case of Monkeypox in Delhi, 22-year-old woman admitted to LNJP

August 13, 2022, 3:23 pm

The fifth case of monkeypox has been reported in Delhi on Friday. The Medical Director of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital Dr. Suresh Kumar informed about the fifth case of monkeypox.

On Friday a 22-year-old woman tested positive and she is currently under observation in the hospital.

“One patient has been admitted in LNJP and her sample tested positive, at present 4 patients are admitted and one has been discharged. A total of five cases of Monkeypox have been reported in Delhi. She came positive yesterday. A team of doctors are treating her,” Dr. Kumar said.

Meanwhile, the patient traveled one month ago and has no recent travel history.

Earlier on 24 July, Delhi confirmed its first case of monkeypox. A day after it was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Central government had also released guidelines to check the virus spread in India. Close contact with sick persons, dead or live wild animals, and others have been advised to avoid.

However, on 14 July the first case of monkeypox was reported in India from Kerala’s Kollam district.

Third case of Monkeypox in Delhi, deets inside

August 2, 2022, 4:18 pm

The Union health ministry reported on Tuesday that a 31-year-old Nigerian man who had been admitted to Delhi’s Lok Nayak Hospital had tested positive for monkeypox. It was also noted that the patient had no prior history of international travel. While India has already recorded eight cases of monkeypox, this is the third to occur in Delhi.

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday, “India currently has eight confirmed cases of monkeypox, out of which five patients have a history of foreign travel.”

Five of the eight cases of monkeypox, according to the health ministry, have been reported in Kerala. A 22-year-old man died on Saturday after returning from the United Arab Emirates, and Kerala on Monday confirmed India’s first monkeypox fatality when his test results came back positive. The state’s authorities were looking into whether monkeypox was the only factor in his demise.

A task force was established by the centre on Monday to keep an eye on the disease, which can be spread through direct contact with bodily fluids or the lesions of an affected person. Indirect contact with lesion-related materials, such as tainted clothing or linen, can also spread the disease. 75 nations have so far recorded at least 22,000 instances of the virus.

Another case of Monkeypox in Kerela, tally rose to 5

August 2, 2022, 1:08 pm

Another case of monkeypox has been reported in Kerela, which makes a total of eight cases.

The Health Minister of Kerela, Veena George, confirmed the news.

Reportedly, the patient has been admitted to the hospital in Malappuram and is undergoing treatment.

According to the minister, the 30-year-old arrived at Kozhikode Airport on July 27 from the UAE and was receiving treatment at the Manjeri Medical College in Malappuram.

The first case of the Monkeypox was reported in Kerela on July 14 after a man returned from the UAE. He had been admitted to the hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. The other two cases were reported on July 18 and July 22 in the Kannur and Malappuram districts of Kerala, respectively.

Two suspected patients of monkeypox found in Delhi

August 1, 2022, 5:35 pm

Two more suspected patients of monkeypox have been found in Delhi on Monday. Both suspected patients are citizens of African origin and have been admitted to LNJP Hospital in Delhi.

Meanwhile, samples of both patients have been taken. After the report comes, it will be known whether both of them are infected with monkeypox or not. Significantly, so far only one case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Delhi.

Moreover, Suresh Kumar, Medical Director of LNJP Hospital told about the patient suffering from monkeypox and that the said patient is recovering fast. He will be discharged from the hospital soon. At the same time, the sample of another patient admitted to LNJP Hospital was sent to NIV, Pune for examination, from where his report came negative.

However, special arrangements have been made for monkeypox patients at LNJP Hospital in Delhi. A special isolation ward with 10 beds has also been prepared here, where a team of 20 doctors and medical staff have been formed for the treatment and care of patients. So that the infected patients can be properly treated.

According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, more than 18,000 cases have been reported in 78 countries.

20 people quarantined in Thrissur after youth dies with Monkeypox-like symptoms

August 1, 2022, 3:41 pm

A 22-year-old patient with monkeypox died in Kerala on Sunday, after which the concern increased. The patient who was admitted to the hospital in the Thrissur district of the state was infected with monkeypox in the UAE itself.

Meanwhile, the person came to India on July 22 and was admitted to the hospital on July 27.

The officials of the Education and Health standing committee said, “The situation is well under control, there’s no panic here as of now. The person had direct contact with only 10 people including family members and a few friends. 20 people quarantined so far.”

Moreover, the state Health Minister Veena George has initiated an inquiry. “The result of the test conducted in the foreign country was positive. He sought treatment in Thrissur due to severe fatigue and encephalitis and Monkeypox is not a fatal disease,” said George.

So far, four cases of monkeypox have been reported in India, out of which three are from Kerala. One patient has recovered and returned home on Saturday.

According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, more than 18,000 cases have been reported in 78 countries.

“The monkeypox outbreak can be stopped if countries, communities, and individuals inform themselves, take the risks seriously, and take the steps needed to stop transmission and protect vulnerable groups,” said Dr. Tedros, Director General, WHO on Thursday.

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The disease is endemic in regions like West and Central Africa but now the cases have been reported in non-endemic countries.

India logs 16,866 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths

July 25, 2022, 1:29 pm

According to the Union Health Ministry and Family Welfare, India reported 16,866 new COVID-19 cases on Monday whereas 20,279 cases were registered on Sunday. The Union Health Ministry of India has confirmed 18,148 recoveries pushing the total recoveries to 4,32,28,670 crore.

In the last 24 hours, India also reported 41 deaths taking the country’s toll to 5,26,074 lakh. At the same time, the active caseload stood at 1,50,877. Although on July 24, there were 1,52,200 active cases of COVID-19.

The active cases comprise 0.34 per cent of the total infections. Furthermore, the current recovery rate in the country stands at 98.46 per cent, the daily positivity rate at 7.03 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.49 per cent.

The Health Ministry on Monday said that as many as 2,39,751 tests were conducted on Sunday, taking the total cumulative tests undertaken so far in the country to 87.27 crores.

Meanwhile, the national capital, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra has seen a massive spike in COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Tamil Nadu on Sunday reported 2,000 new cases in the previous 24 hours and Delhi reported 729. However, Maharashtra reported 2,015 new cases of COVID-19. However three monkeypox cases have also been reported in Kerala and one case in Delhi was reported on Sunday.

Vaccination in India

Moreover, as of now, India has administered 202,17,66,615 crore vaccine doses, and for the age group 12-14 years, over 3,85,28,615 crore 1st dose vaccines have been administered. However, in the last 24 hours, 16,82,390 COVID-19 vaccines were administrated. Notably, the nationwide vaccination drive was started on January 16, 2021.

A milestone was achieved on July 17 as India crossed its 2 billion, i.e. 200 crore vaccination mark. After this, India has become the second country in the world to do so.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated all Indians on crossing the special figure of 200 crore vaccine doses. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “India creates history again! Congrats to all Indians on crossing the special figure of 200 crore vaccine doses. Proud of those who contributed to making India’s vaccination drive unparalleled in scale and speed. This has strengthened the global fight against COVID-19.”

Earlier on July 13, the government of India has taken an important decision where people between the age of 18-59 in the country can get a booster dose or third dose of the COVID vaccine at government immunization centers for free. As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the booster dose will be free for 75 days, starting from July 15.

However, from July 15, the program of administering free precaution doses for the next 75 days to adult citizens across the country under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav has started.

Fourth case of Monkeypox reported in Delhi, WHO declares Public health Emergency

July 24, 2022, 12:49 pm

The fourth case of Monkey pox has been reported in Delhi on Sunday. Dr. Suresh Kumar, Medical director of Lok Natak Jai Prakash Narayan hospital (LNJP) reported that no travel history of the 31-year-old man with Monkeypox has been based.

This is the fourth case reported in India without any travel history, the other three being in Kerala with travel records.

The patient is admitted to Maulana Azad Medical College. The 31-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with a fever and a skin contusion; nevertheless, he is stable.

The virus was declared a public health emergency on Saturday by the World Health Organisation (WHO). More than 70 countries are affected by the outbreak of the virus, which has made it an international concern.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO said, “I have decided that the global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern.”

“Monkeypox has been spreading rapidly and to many countries that have not seen it before, which is a matter of great concern. However, with cases concentrated among men who have sex with men, it is possible to curtail further spread of the disease with focused efforts among the at-risk population,” said, Regional Director of the World Health Organization, Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh.

Third case of Monkeypox reported in Kerela

July 22, 2022, 2:48 pm

According to Kerala’s state health minister, Veena George, one new case of monkeypox has been confirmed in the state. A resident of Malappuram was reached on July 6 and was receiving care at the Manjri Medical College.

The monkeypox virus has been detected in a 35-year-old man who travelled to Kerala from the UAE earlier this month. He is the third person to have contracted the virus from either the nation or the state.

The minister added that everyone who has touched the patient directly is being strictly watched.

Monkeypox has been rapidly spreading throughout the world since early May.

According to the World Health Organisation, clinically less severe than smallpox, Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus that spreads from animals to people). It has symptoms that are comparable to those of smallpox. Monkeypox has replaced smallpox as the most significant orthopoxvirus for public health since smallpox was eradicated in 1980 and smallpox vaccinations were subsequently discontinued. Primarily affecting central and west Africa, Monkeypox has been spreading into cities and is frequently seen close to tropical rainforests. Numerous rodent species and non-human primates serve as hosts for animals.

India reports second Monkeypox case in Kerala

July 18, 2022, 6:31 pm

The Union Health Ministry and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) officials confirmed the second case of Monkeypox in Kerala on Monday. The 31-year-old man reached Kannur from Dubai on July 13.

“One more monkeypox confirmed in Kerala. The 31-year-old man from Kannur is currently undergoing treatment at Pariyaram Medical College. The patient’s health condition is reported to be satisfactory,” said Kerala Health Minister.

The Union Health Ministry has already deployed the multidisciplinary central team, and those who came into close contact with him have been under surveillance.

The first Monkeypox case was reported on July 14 by a UAE traveller from Kerala. Meanwhile, the health secretary has asked all the states and union territories to take critical actions.

Moreover, the Union Health Ministry released new guidelines for managing the Monkeypox disease on Friday. The officials said to ANI, “No need to panic as the centre has given fresh directions to all the states and Union Territories regarding Monkeypox. It spreads through close contact with lesions, body fluids, prolonged contacts with Respiratory Droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding.”

However, the disease is endemic to the west and central African countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.