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India has confirmed an isolated case of Mpox in a young male who recently traveled from a country experiencing ongoing transmission. The patient, currently isolated at a designated tertiary care facility, is clinically stable and without any systemic illness or comorbidities. This case is not part of the current public health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is specifically related to clade 1 of Mpox. India had previously reported 30 cases of Mpox from July 2022 onwards, all of which were travel-related and isolated incidents.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed the case through laboratory testing, which identified the virus as the West African clade 2. The case aligns with previous risk assessments and is being managed according to established protocols. Public health measures, including contact tracing and monitoring, are actively in place to ensure the situation remains contained. The health ministry emphasizes that there is no indication of any widespread risk to the public at this time.
The WHO declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the second time last month due to its prevalence and spread across many parts of Africa. This declaration highlights the global concern regarding the resurgence of Mpox and the need for coordinated efforts to contain its spread. While India has taken proactive measures to monitor and manage individual cases, the ongoing global situation remains a cause for vigilance and underscores the importance of international collaboration in addressing public health emergencies.
Source: Isolated case of Mpox confirmed in India, not part of current public health emergency: Govt