India on high alert as first case of deadly Mpox suspected in returning traveler

India on high alert as first case of deadly Mpox suspected in returning traveler

India is on high alert following the first suspected case of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, after a traveler returned from Africa, where the virus is experiencing a resurgence. The young male traveler, who recently came back from Nigeria, displayed symptoms associated with Mpox, such as fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. Health officials have […]

Health crisis alert: Sweden detects Europe’s first Mpox Clade I case amid global emergency

Health crisis alert: Sweden detects Europe’s first Mpox Clade I case amid global emergency

Sweden has confirmed Europe’s first case of the more virulent mpox strain known as Clade I, marking a significant development in the ongoing global health crisis. This case, identified on August 15, follows the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent declaration that mpox is once again a global public health emergency. WHO Declares Mpox a Global […]

Mpox in Africa: The untold story of a continent’s struggle against a growing threat

Mpox in Africa: The untold story of a continent’s struggle against a growing threat

Current prevalence and trends of Mpox in Africa Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, has been a recurring health issue in Africa. Prevalence trends show that the virus is endemic in certain regions, with infection rates fluctuating due to various factors such as public health interventions and environmental changes. The geographical distribution of Mpox cases is […]