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Monkeypox news

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

Genetic analysis links Kerala's 2024 mpox outbreak to international travel
india news
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.
world news
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)
pune news
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.
world news
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.
bengaluru news
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 04:09 pm IST

Kerala reports second case of Mpox, 29-year-old man admitted in Kochi hospital

An undated colorised transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (pink) found within an infected cell (yellow), cultured in a laboratory. (Reuters Photo)
others
Published on Sept 27, 2024 05:54 pm IST

Viral uninvited guests: Instances of animals crashing urban life in bizarre ways

From snakes on a train to crocodiles on a scooter, animals crashing urban life in bizarre ways
htcity
Published on Sept 25, 2024 03:21 pm IST

Mpox deadly virus is back, worse than ever: Urgent prevention tips for families

Mpox deadly virus is back and worse than ever: Urgent prevention tips for families amid India's latest health crisis
health
Published on Sept 24, 2024 05:00 pm IST

India reports first mpox case of clade 1b from Kerala’s Malappuram district

On August 14, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the second time in the past two years. (via REUTERS)
india news
Published on Sept 23, 2024 07:01 pm IST

Mpox infection confirmed in man undergoing treatment in Kerala's Malappuram

A 38-year-old man undergoing treatment in Kerala's Malappuram confirmed with Mpox infection.
india news
Updated on Sept 18, 2024 07:16 pm IST

Bengaluru airport to screen international passengers amid mpox scare

Passengers showing symptoms will be isolated and tested at the Bengaluru airport, with measures in place to ensure health and safety for all travellers.
bengaluru news
Published on Sept 18, 2024 05:00 pm IST

Kerala: Man with suspected Mpox symptoms admitted in hospital; samples sent for testing

(Representative file photo)
india news
Updated on Sept 17, 2024 01:44 pm IST

Pune civic body urges caution amid mpox threat

The common symptoms of mpox are skin rash or mucosal lesions which can last 2–4 weeks accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Sept 12, 2024 06:52 am IST

First mpox case in India stable, isolated at Delhi hospital

Lok Nayak Hospital, where the patient is admitted. (HT Archive)
delhi news
Updated on Sept 11, 2024 05:30 am IST

India reports first mpox case, health ministry says no widespread risk

The Union health ministry said the patient is clinically stable and is without any systemic illness or comorbidities. (Representational image)
india news
Published on Sept 09, 2024 08:35 pm IST

Mpox case confirmed in India, not part of WHO public health emergency: Centre

Isolated case of mpox confirmed in India (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
india news
Updated on Sept 09, 2024 06:36 pm IST

India reports its first suspected monkeypox case

Health ministry said that the suspected patient of the viral disease has been isolated and contact tracing was underway to identify possible source of the infection. (HT PHOTO)
india news
Updated on Sept 09, 2024 06:10 am IST

Suspected mpox case awaiting confirmation, says Health ministry

Mpox is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. (Representational image)
india news
Published on Sept 08, 2024 04:18 pm IST

India reports suspected Mpox case, patient's condition stable

Mpox or monkey pox is an infectious viral disease.It can be serious and even fatal in some cases. (Reuters)
india news
Updated on Sept 08, 2024 04:32 pm IST

Gautam Budh Nagar: Health dept gears up for monkeypox surveillance

The district surveillance unit has been instructed to work closely with the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), the nationwide disease surveillance system in the country, to ensure comprehensive monitoring and reporting of suspected monkeypox cases. (HT Archives)
noida news
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 06:40 am IST

Mpox: Drug regulator approves India's indigenous RT-PCR kit

Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus with symptoms of skin rash accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph nodes. (HT File)
india news
Published on Aug 27, 2024 10:19 am IST

Ramping up contact tracing, availability of jab key to curb monkeypox: Dr Javier Guzman

Dr Javier Guzma, director of Global Health Policy at the Center for Global Development (HT Photo)
india news
Published on Aug 26, 2024 10:24 am IST

Punjab health department appeals hospitals to gear up to treat mpox cases

Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus with symptoms of skin rash accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph nodes. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 05:44 am IST

Mpox scare in Bengaluru: Karnataka health dept ready with 50-bed isolation ward

The government is closely following central guidelines and has set up screening at international airports. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
bengaluru news
Published on Aug 24, 2024 03:00 pm IST

Health officials begin surveillance to counter Mpox threat, Pune Airport on alert

While samples of suspected patients will be sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) for testing, said officials. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 06:20 am IST

Mpox: Thailand reports first case of ‘more dangerous’ strain in a tourist

Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, head of Thailand's Department of Disease Control, speaks during a press conference following the suspected first case of the new more dangerous strain of Mpox in Bangkok on August 21, 2024.
world news
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 12:52 pm IST

Monkeypox scare: AIIMS Delhi issues guidelines to treat suspected patients

The AIIMS stated that patients with fever, rash, or a history of contact with confirmed Monkeypox cases should be flagged for immediate assessment.
india news
Published on Aug 20, 2024 06:17 pm IST

Maharashtra health dept issues guidelines for prevention, surveillance of monkeypox

As per officials, monkeypox patients must be kept in an isolation ward or a separate room at home with proper ventilation. The patient should always wear a triple-layer mask. Any skin lesions should be properly covered, and the patient should wear long-sleeved shirts and full-length pants to prevent the spread of infection. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 06:06 am IST

Mpox case found in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, 4th in Pakistan

A patient showing his hand with a sore caused by an infection of the monkeypox virus, in the isolation area for monkeypox patients at the Arzobispo Loayza hospital, in Lima, Peru.
world news
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 10:36 pm IST

Mpox scare: Centre asks airports to be alert, marks 3 hospitals as nodal centers

The Union health ministry asked all the airports to be alert about incoming passengers reporting Mpox symptoms
india news
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 07:05 am IST
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