Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:18pm on 18 Sep 2024,Wednesday Health & Wellness
Kerala’s Health Minister Veena George confirmed a case of mpox in Malappuram, involving a 38-year-old man who recently returned from the UAE. The patient is currently undergoing treatment, and isolation facilities have been established in hospitals across the state. George urged individuals traveling from other countries to report any mpox symptoms and seek immediate medical assistance. Over 103,000 mpox cases have been reported globally across 120 countries, with Kerala continuing its vigilant monitoring. Phone numbers of nodal officers for the health department have been shared for assistance in managing the outbreak.
