A high-level meeting is taking place in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare over the rising cases of Monkeypox in the country. India has so far reported nine cases of monkeypox including one death. The review meeting on Monkeypox is being held by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) – a division of the health ministry that is… Continue reading "Centre holds high level meeting over rising cases of Monkeypox"
State Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Sunday denied reports of monkeypox outbreak in Tamil Nadu. “No cases of monkeypox have been reported so far. Only speculations are around that an air passenger to Tiruchy from Singapore and a few others in Nagercoil had the disease. However, tests revealed they were not infected. Even two children from Canada and America with rashes on… Continue reading "No cases of monkeypox yet in TN: Subramanian"
With Kerala confirming the first case of monkeypox in the country on Thursday, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said that surveillance on all districts bordering Kerala is being undertaken. He said that all the passengers from other States are being checked for symptoms and in case of suspected cases, the individual will be screened and tested. The Health Minister,… Continue reading "Monkeypox: TN increases surveillance on Kerala borders"