New Delhi. The threat of monkeypox, a dangerous disease spreading rapidly across the world, has started appearing in India as well. Its first suspected patient has been found in India. It is believed that the virus of this dangerous disease has spread from Africa to Europe and America. Now India too can become a victim of this global health crisis.
The Union Health Ministry has confirmed the detection of the first suspected case of monkeypox in the country. The ministry has said that a person has shown symptoms of infection with this virus. It is worth noting that the person had recently returned from abroad, so as soon as the case came to light, the patient was immediately isolated and sent for necessary tests.
According to the Union Health Ministry, the suspected patient has been kept in isolation and his condition is stable. The patient’s samples are being tested at the National Center for Disease Control, NCDC. Monkeypox will be confirmed only after the results of the investigation are out. The ministry said that all necessary precautions are being taken regarding this matter and all standards are being followed. The country is fully capable of dealing with such challenges.