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African Man Exhibits Monkeypox Symptoms In Bengaluru; Samples Submitted To NIV
Karnataka health officials have submitted blood samples from a probable monkeypox patient in Bengaluru to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. According to reports, the suspected monkeypox patient is an African national who arrived in Bengaluru on July 4 for a kidney transplant. "He (patient) is presently at a private hospital," said… read-more
Tags: bengaluru, African national, Monkeypox, samples, national institute of virology
Courtesy: Indian Express
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India's 1st Monkeypox Patient Recovers Completely
A Kerala man who was India's first monkeypox case has recovered. On July 14, the 35-year-old Kollam resident was admitted to the hospital with monkeypox symptoms. "All samples were negative twice. The patient is physically and mentally healthy. The skin bumps are completely cured. He will be discharged today," Kerala Health Minister Veena George said. After reporting India's first three monkeypox cases, the… read-more
Tags: India, Kerala, Monkeypox, discharged, negative report
Courtesy: India today
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Monkeypox: Spain Reports First Monkeypox-Related Death
Spain has reported its first fatality caused by the Monkeypox virus, on July 30. Spain is one of the worst-hit countries, with over 4,298 people infected. Of which, at least 120 have been hospitalized due to the severity. Brazil reported the first Monkeypox-related death outside Africa. WHO termed Monkeypox as a global health emergency, just over a week ago, with over 18… read-more
Tags: Monkeypox, Spain, Brazil, WHO, Smallpox
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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SII Adar Poonawalla Speaks About Monkeypox Vaccine In India
As monkeypox cases are rising in India, the Serum Institute of India (SII) which manufactured the Covid-19 vaccine, spoke about the possibility of a monkeypox vaccine in India. SII CEO Adar Poonawalla said, "We are talking to Novovax. We really need to see whether there will be a lot of demand or whether in three to four months it fizzles out." Moreover, he ruled out manufacturing from scratch amid time issues.
Tags: Monkeypox, vaccine, SII, Adar Poonawalla, Cases
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Monkeypox Case Suspected In Uttar Pradesh, Samples Sent To Lucknow's KGMU
In Uttar Pradesh, a suspected case of monkeypox has been reported. On July 26, in Aurraiya district, a woman was suspected to be monkeypox positive, and her samples were sent to Lucknow's King George's Medical University for further testing. Superintendent Dr Siddharth Verma confirmed the developments, including that the suspect doesn't have any travel history and is suffering from fever and monkeypox-like symptoms for one week.
Tags: Monkeypox, Uttar Pradesh, Suspect, Lucknow, KGMU
Courtesy: Zee News
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UP Govt Directs Authorities To Reserve Beds At Covid Hospitals For Monkeypox Patients
Uttar Pradesh government directed authorities to reserve beds for monkeypox patients at Covid-designated hospitals throughout the state on July 25. Although no cases of monkeypox have been documented in UP thus far. All hospital personnel has been instructed to follow the Centre's instructions. Ssurveillance of passengers arriving from countries where monkeypox is endemic would be enhanced. In India, 16 labs have been established to test… read-more
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Government, Monkeypox, health centre, covid hospitals
Courtesy: India today
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Telangana Man Likely To Be Monkeypox Positive, Sample Sent To NIV
In Telangana, a suspected case of monkeypox has been reported, on July 25. The State Health Department collected the sample of the suspect, a 40-year-old Kuwait returnee to Kamareddy who showed symptoms of monkeypox. His samples has been collected and sent it to NIV lab in Pune, Maharashtra, for testing. Furthermore, six people who came in… read-more
Tags: Monkeypox, Telangana, NIV Pune, test, Kuwait Returnee
Courtesy: Live Mint
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Maharashtra Health Department Issues Monkeypox Alert
The Maharashtra Government issues an alert amid the rising spread of monkeypox disease in the nation. After four confirmed cases of monkeypox in Kerala and Delhi, the Maharashtra Health Department directed the district administration to set up monitoring centres, ensuring testing and clinical management aiming for… read-more
Tags: Monkeypox, India, Maharashtra Health Department, Confirmed Cases, Monitoring
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Centre Hosts High-Level Meeting As India's Monkeypox Total Rises To 4
Centre said on July 24 that a 34-year-old man from Delhi with no history of overseas travel had tested positive for monkeypox virus, making him the fourth instance of the disease identified in India. "A high-level review of the situation has been planned by the Directorate General of Health Sciences at 3 pm Sunday," the Ministry of Health said. Three cases of monkeypox have previously been documented in Kerala.
Tags: Monkeypox, India, meeting, Centre, Ministry of health
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Delhi Names LNJP Hospital Central Centre For Monkeypox Treatment
Following the revelation of the first case of monkeypox in Delhi, the Delhi government designated Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital as the main center for monkeypox care and began training doctors there. Since the onset of the Covid-19 outbreak in March 2020, the city's government-run hospital has been the main hub. According to an… read-more
Tags: Delhi, Monkeypox, Hospitals, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, doctor training
Courtesy: India today
