monkeypox

Understanding how mpox spreads is key to controlling an outbreak: Dr Ritu Saxena

Understanding how mpox spreads is key to controlling an outbreak: Dr Ritu Saxena

The Deputy Medical Superintendent of Lok Nayak Hospital discusses early symptoms of the virus and effective prevention strategies in an…

September 19, 2024

Monkeypox: AIIMS Delhi issues treatment guidelines, sets aside five beds for isolation

The Union Health Ministry has asked all airports as well as authorities at land ports on borders with Bangladesh and…

August 20, 2024

Sixth monkeypox case reported in Delhi; patient in a stable condition at LNJP Hospital

Delhi has witnessed six cases of monkeypox so far. The latest is a young woman of African origin, who is…

September 6, 2022

No sexually transmitted infections found in 5 monkeypox cases in Delhi, claims study

In five clinically confirmed cases of monkeypox in Delhi, according to a recent study, "no secondary complications or sexually transmitted…

August 31, 2022

Fifth monkeypox logged in Delhi, patient had a travel history to Nigeria

After the fifth case of the viral disease in the national capital, India has now reported 10 monkeypox cases so…

August 13, 2022

Delhi reports India’s first monkeypox case in a woman, city’s tally rises to 4

On Wednesday, a Nigerian woman in her 30s, living in Delhi for over a month, tested positive for monkeypox, taking…

August 4, 2022

Another Nigerian national tests positive for monkeypox in Delhi, tally rises to 3 in the capital

This comes on a day when Delhi’s first case — a 34-year-old man from West Delhi’s Paschim Vihar — was…

August 2, 2022

Suspected patient of Monkeypox had travelled abroad, says sources

The suspected patient of monkeypox, who is admitted to the LNJP Hospital, had travelled abroad about a month ago

July 27, 2022

International travellers showing monkeypox symptoms to be sent to LNJP Hospital from Delhi airport: Sources

International travellers coming to the national capital with monkeypox symptoms like high fever and back pain will be sent to…

July 26, 2022