Wed Sep 11 06:58:02 UTC 2024: ## India Reports First Confirmed Case of Mpox in Delhi
**New Delhi, India** – Delhi has reported India’s first confirmed case of mpox, marking a significant development in the country’s fight against the disease. A 26-year-old male patient from Hisar, Haryana, was admitted to the Lok Nayak Jay Prakash (LNJP) Hospital on Saturday after exhibiting genital ulcers and skin rashes. The patient, who recently travelled from a country experiencing ongoing mpox transmission, is currently isolated in a designated ward at the LNJP Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj confirmed the diagnosis during a surprise inspection of the hospital on Tuesday, emphasizing the city’s preparedness to manage mpox and dengue cases. He reassured the public that there is no need to panic as mpox is transmitted through direct contact and not airborne. The Union Health Ministry has classified the case as isolated, indicating no immediate risk to the general public.
LNJP Hospital has been designated as the nodal facility for mpox treatment, equipped with 20 isolation rooms, including 10 specifically for confirmed cases. Two additional hospitals, Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital and Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, are on standby, each with 10 isolation rooms for confirmed cases and five for suspected cases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to its spread across various regions in Africa. The health authorities in Delhi continue to monitor and respond to potential cases, ensuring a robust response to the emerging health threat.
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