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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. Due to this, the Government of India has become alert from now on.
Vigilance increased on the borders of neighboring countries
The Union Health Ministry has asked the officials of all airports as well as land ports located near the borders of Bangladesh and Pakistan to be vigilant towards international travelers due to monkeypox. After the order of the government, vigilance was increased sensing the danger of monkeypox.
Arrangements made in these 3 hospitals of Delhi
The Ministry of Health has made special arrangements for the stay of any patient suffering from monkeypox in Delhi for isolation, management and treatment. Here a team of doctors will monitor him. In Delhi, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital and Lady Harding Hospital have been marked as nodal centers.
States should also plan in advance – Central Government
Sources said that all the state governments have also been asked to identify such marked hospitals in their areas. Where patients related to monkeypox can be monitored and kept in isolation. PM Modi’s Principal Secretary PK Mishra chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday regarding the increasing threat of monkeypox. In this, the country’s preparations regarding monkeypox have been reviewed amid increased surveillance for quick identification.
What did WHO say about monkeypox?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has described monkeypox as a matter of international concern in view of its prevalence and spread in many parts of Africa. Also, monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency.
