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January 3, 2025 9:25 PM

No cause for alarm over HMPV outbreak, says Director-General of Health Services

Amid concerns surrounding the outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, Dr. Atul Goel, Director-General of Health Services, has assured the public that there is no need for alarm and urged people to follow basic precautions to stay safe. Speaking to the media, Dr. Goel explained that HMPV is similar to other respiratory viruses, such as the common cold, and mainly poses risks to very young children and older adults, where it might cause flu-like symptoms. However, he emphasized that th...

Health Ministry issues advisory on “Mpox” preparedness to states and UTs

The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states and union territories on precautionary measures for "Mpox," a disease declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). India has yet to report any confirmed cases of Mpox. However, the advisory outlines key public health actions necessary to prevent potential cases or deaths. States and union territories have been urged to widely circulate the Ministry's "Guidelines for Management o...