Centre asks states to review preparedness, screen suspects amid Mpox scare

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The ministry also instructed officials to enhance screening and identification of isolation facilities in hospitals for the care of both suspected and confirmed cases, ensuring the availability of necessary logistics and trained personnel, along with an augmentation plan.

In a letter issued on September 9, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra asked all state and UT administrations to implement surveillance strategies issued by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

This step comes after the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) update on Mpox, which suggests that around 51.9 per cent of Mpox cases with available information on their HIV status are reported to be in persons living with HIV.

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Published On: 2024-09-09 @ 15:00:47 (5 hours ago)

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