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India has confirmed an isolated case of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, in a young male traveler who recently arrived from a country experiencing ongoing transmission. The case, verified through laboratory testing, involves the West African clade 2 of the Mpox virus. While the individual is currently isolated at a designated healthcare facility and remains clinically stable, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has assured the public that this is not part of the current public health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).
This case mirrors the 30 previous cases reported in India since July 2022, all of which were travel-related. The Ministry emphasizes that the current situation is distinct from the global public health emergency concerning the clade 1 of mpox, and that there is no indication of widespread risk to the public at this time. Public health measures, including contact tracing and monitoring, are actively in place to ensure containment of the situation.
The WHO declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) last month, citing its prevalence and spread across multiple parts of Africa. However, the current case in India, attributed to clade 2, does not contribute to this global emergency. The Ministry continues to manage the case according to established protocols, reiterating the low risk to the general population.
Source: Isolated case of Mpox confirmed in India, not part of current public health emergency: Govt