India reports fist case of monkeypox, patient's condition stable

NEW DELHI: The first possible case of deadly and infectious disease monkeypox has been reported in India,according to the Union Health Ministry. The ministry says that investigation is going on and there is no need to worry.

The ministry says that a young male patient who recently returned from a foreign trip has been identified as a suspected patient of monkeypox. The patient has been isolated in a designated hospital and is currently in stable condition. He has traveled to a country where monkeypox cases have been found.

The patient's samples are being tested to confirm the presence of monkeypox. The case is being managed as per established protocols and contact tracing is ongoing to identify potential sources and assess the impact within the country,according to officials.

According to the ministry, the development of this case is in line with the earlier risk assessment done by the NCDC and there is no reason for any unnecessary concern. The country is fully prepared to deal with such various travel-related incidents and has put in place robust measures to manage and mitigate any potential risks.

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