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Mpox confirmed in man who returned to India, Health Ministry calls it isolated case

September 09, 2024

Mpox confirmed in man who returned to India, Health Ministry calls it isolated case

The young man, who recently travelled from a country experiencing ongoing mpox transmission, is isolated at a designated tertiary care facility.

September 09, 2024
Mpox in India: Health Ministry advises states to stay alert, test all suspects

In a letter sent to states and union territories on Monday, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra asked them to prevent undue panic amongst the masses.
July 31, 2024
Health Minister's vehicle meets with accident en route to Wayanad

She sustained minor injuries and was admitted to the emergency department of Manjeri Medical College Hospital.
July 28, 2024
Nipah restrictions to be relaxed as per guidelines: Veena George

Meanwhile, the Health Minister urged the public not to let down their guard despite the absence of signs of Nipah virus spread.
July 22, 2024
Nipah in Kerala: 6 people from other districts in victim's contact list; state on high alert

People from Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad district in contact list of the victim.
July 21, 2024
Nipah outbreak: No need to panic, says Kerala health minister

Monoclonal antibody, procured from Australia for the boy's treatment will be taken to the medical college hospital by noon.
June 25, 2024
Kerala urges Centre to release overdue grant of over Rs 600 crore for NHM

The state govt informed the Centre that the non-allocation of funds has affected various sectors like emergency ambulance services, biomedical equipment, salaries of NHM staff etc.

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