Detection and Response
has confirmed its first case of the Mpox Clade 1 strain in a 38-year-old man from 's , who recently returned from the . The patient is stable and under observation.
Kerala's Health Minister has urged the public to report any symptoms and seek treatment, highlighting the availability of treatment and isolation facilities in state-run hospitals and medical colleges.
Global Context and Precautions
The Clade 1b strain, associated with severe illness and fast-spreading, led the to declare Mpox a public health emergency. Over 30,000 suspected cases and 800 deaths were reported in Africa this year.
Following the outbreak, the Kerala health department has intensified surveillance at airports and instructed travelers from affected countries to report symptoms. Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) for isolation, sample collection, and treatment have been reinforced.