Monkeypox in Delhi

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has established a protocol for managing patients with suspected Monkeypox symptoms, following the World Health Organization's declaration of the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Key guidelines include immediate isolation of patients exhibiting symptoms such as fever and rash, and the use of designated beds within the facility for treatment. Healthcare workers are required to wear full personal protective equipment to prevent transmission, and all suspected cases must be reported to health authorities. The protocol also emphasizes the need for rapid identification and stringent infection control measures. Currently, India has reported 30 cases of Mpox since 2022, with a recent case detected in March 2024, coinciding with a global rise in cases exceeding 99,000. Safdarjung Hospital has been identified as the primary treatment center for confirmed or suspected cases of Monkeypox.