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Monkeypox

Genetic analysis links Kerala's 2024 mpox outbreak to international travel

Genetic analysis links Kerala's 2024 mpox outbreak to international travel
Published on Jan 21, 2026 02:16 pm IST

UK health agency identifies new mpox strain in England

Mpox can be transmitted to humans by infected animals but can also be passed between people through close physical contact.
Published on Dec 08, 2025 09:34 pm IST

All contacts of Maha’s first Mpox patient test negative

Samples of the patient’s close contacts — his wife (37) and son (9) — were tested at NIV on October 7, and returned negative on October 10. “Both family members tested negative for Mpox,” said Dr Sandeep Sangale, joint director of health services. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Oct 27, 2025 08:07 am IST

Pakistan reports first Monkeypox case of 2025; patient returned from Dubai

Pakistan recorded its first instance of monkeypox, sometimes referred to as mpox, a viral illness, in 2025. On January 24, the patient returned from Dubai.
Published on Jan 25, 2025 01:58 pm IST

Bengaluru man tests positive for Mpox virus, admitted to Victoria hospital

This is said to be the first Mpox case of Karnataka in 2025 and the patient is being closely monitored.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 04:09 pm IST