Cases of monkeypox are spreading rapidly in African countries. The Indian government is cautious about citizens coming from other countries. In view of the threat of monkeypox, vigilance has also been increased at airports and borders.
Indian government on alert due to monkeypox, 3 hospitals reserved in Delhi
Monkeypox is spreading rapidly in African countries. Since the beginning of this year, 548 people have died due to monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Thousands of people are suffering from monkeypox. Apart from African countries, monkeypox is likely to spread to other countries as well.
The Union Health Ministry has asked all airports and land port officials located near the Bangladesh and Pakistan border to be cautious about international passengers due to monkeypox. After the government's order, vigilance has been increased in view of the threat of monkeypox.
Arrangements made in these 3 hospitals of Delhi:
The Ministry of Health has made special arrangements for the isolation, management and treatment of any patient suffering from monkeypox in Delhi. Here a team of doctors will monitor him. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital and Lady Harding Hospital have been identified as nodal centers in Delhi.
Sources said that all state governments have also been asked to identify designated hospitals where monkeypox patients can be monitored and isolated. In view of the growing threat of monkeypox, PM Modi's Principal Secretary PK Mishra chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday. In this, the country's preparations for monkeypox were reviewed amid increased surveillance for quick identification.
What did WHO say about monkeypox?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a topic of international concern due to its widespread occurrence and spread in many parts of Africa. Monkeypox has also been declared a public health emergency.
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