Health Ministry asks airports to remain alert monkeypox, officials directed to enhance surveillance
New Delhi, August 20, 2024.
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring Mpox a Public Health Emergency, the Union Health Ministry has asked airports to remain alert, and officials have been directed to enhance surveillance.
While Sweden and Pakistan have reported cases outside Africa, there is no reported case of Mpox in the country.
However, as a precautionary measure, the Centre has asked officials at land ports on the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan, as well as all airports to remain alert.
