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Mpox Update In India: Government Issues Detailed Guidelines Urging All States And UT's To Follow

In light of mpox outbreak in Indian states, the Health Secretary has issued specific guidelines for all States and Union Territories in an attempt to curb further spread of the disease.

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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated : September 27, 2024 3:42 PM IST

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Mpox Update In India: Government Issues Detailed Guidelines Urging All States And UT's To Follow

As per recent reports regarding mpox outbreak in India, the Health secretary, Apurva Chandra has officially issued an advisory to all the States and Union Territories of the country and has urged them to implement key public health measures. In an attempt to prevent the disease from spreading further, the advisory committee emphasizes on the importance of raising awareness among the citizens and why it is necessary for everyone to know the nitty-gritty's of the disease. Mpox has been spreading across the globe and India has so far confirmed two cases one of Clade 1B and another of Clade II. The aim of this advisory committee will be to spread awareness among people regarding the disease's transmission modes, the variants, its symptoms and the need for timely reporting.

The Health secretary on Thursday said, "All States and Union Territories are advised to take appropriate activities to make communities aware about the disease, the mode of spread, need or importance of timely reporting and preventive measures." Along with spreading awareness regarding the disease among the public, the advisory committee is also committed to take up preventive measures to stop further spread.

Government Guidelines To Curb The Spread

Here are the dos recommended by government officials:

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  1. Suspected mpox cases must be isolated immediately and stringent infection prevention measures must be undertaken by authorities.
  2. They must raise public awareness regarding the mode of transmission, symptoms and the necessity for timely reporting.
  3. They must set up isolation facilities for suspected and confirmed cases. The facilities must have proper logistics and trained staff.
  4. They must send all samples for testing to designated labs. For suspected positive cases and genome sequencing samples must be sent to ICMR-NIV.
  5. ICMR-approved labs must ensure diagnostic capabilities with PCR kits.
  6. Public health infrastructure must be monitored by senior health officials both at state and district levels.
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