Monkeypox Virus: Time to know five myths about the ailmentA viral disease called Monkeypox Virus has been spreading extensively around the world nowadays. It was earlier found in the primates but n...
12 Aug, 2022, 12.54 PM IST
Monkeypox virus: Do's, don'ts and types. Read details hereThe West African Monkeypox virus is on the rise among people. Read on to know the dos and don'ts to save yourself from contracting the viru...
04 Aug, 2022, 09.55 PM IST
Dos and don'ts to prevent monkeypoxThe 'Guidelines on Management of Monkeypox Disease' issued by the Centre stated that any person of any age having a history of travel to af...
03 Aug, 2022, 08.41 PM IST
India warns against boarding of passengers from UAE with symptoms suggestive of MonkeypoxHealth ministry has written to the WHO representative in the UAE to ensure that air passengers exhibiting symptoms suggestive of Monkeypox ...
02 Aug, 2022, 09.45 PM IST
All 15 samples from Maharashtra test negative for Monkeypox virusThe World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared monkeypox a global public health emergency of international concern. As per the Guide...
02 Aug, 2022, 06.32 PM IST
Monkeypox virus: Task force formed to closely monitor situation in countryA 22-year-old man, who recently returned to Kerala from the UAE, allegedly died due to monkeypox on Saturday. India has reported a total of...
01 Aug, 2022, 12.28 PM IST
Task force to be set up to provide guidance to govt on tackling monkeypoxThe National Aids Control Organisation and Directorate General of Health Services have been asked to work on a sensitive and targeted commu...
28 Jul, 2022, 01.18 PM IST
Monkeypox now a 'global health emergency'. Rashes, headaches & sore throat common signs; good hygiene can stop spreadThe illness typically lasts for 2-4 weeks & generally goes away with oral medicines.
26 Jul, 2022, 09.38 AM IST
Monkeypox: Experts say no need to panic as disease less contagious, rarely fatalAccording to these experts, a monkeypox outbreak can effectively be tackled by strong surveillance. The virus spread can be contained by is...
24 Jul, 2022, 05.05 PM IST
Monkeypox in India: Govt mandates screening of foreign travellers after 2 confirmed casesThe Centre has asked state, airport & port health officers to ensure strict health screening of all international travellers to minimize th...
18 Jul, 2022, 07.57 PM IST
Possibility of monkeypox becoming a pandemic is low: ResearchersThe group of public health and infectious diseases researchers said that the emergence of monkeypox disease in non-endemic areas is a remin...
29 Jun, 2022, 11.28 AM IST
WHO is investigating if monkeypox is a ‘global health emergency’. Here is all you need to knowAccording to the WHO, this year's monkeypox outbreak has been characterised by varying symptoms among those affected, with many cases "not ...
16 Jun, 2022, 11.05 AM IST
Monkeypox to be renamed by World Health Organization after scientists say the word is biased toward AfricaThe World Health Organization has decided to rename the rapidly spreading monkeypox virus. The replacement of the monkeypox virus name has ...
15 Jun, 2022, 04.50 PM IST
Covid vaccine doesn't cause monkeypox: Busting common myths about this ailmentMonkeypox was given its name because it was first discovered in a group of macaques in 1958
08 Jun, 2022, 10.20 AM IST
What is monkeypox? Symptoms of new virus, treatment and vaccines; here are all the detailsSmallpox has a cousin named monkeypox and is extremely rare. It has been found among the people in the United States, and a case was report...
03 Jun, 2022, 01.37 PM IST
Monkeypox: Health ministry issues advisory for international passengersThe "Guidelines on Management of Monkeypox Disease" issued to the states and Union territories include an annexure -- advisory for internat...
31 May, 2022, 09.36 PM IST
Monkeypox - a new pandemic? Here’s what WHO has to say about itMonkeypox poses new Pandemic threat amid rising covid and monkeypox cases. WHO clarifies.
31 May, 2022, 07.01 PM IST