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Clusters of blisters around the trunk and severe itching are quite common among chickenpox patients. (Representational Image)

First case of rare monkeypox virus reported in Singapore

Monkeypox, a virus similar to the human smallpox, does not spread easily from person to person, but can in rare cases be...

10 May 2019 12:48 PM IST

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease that spreads from animals to humans. It belongs to the family of smallpox viruses. (Photo: AP file photo)

Chandrakant Lahariya | Can monkeypox' disease develop into a pandemic?

In the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, it will not be surprising if one or more cases are reported from India as well

17 Jun 2022 1:21 AM IST

Artists of Red Cross society wear coronavirus helmet to spread awareness about the pandemic in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Do our recent health crises offer teachable...

In the time of pandemics and climate change, no problem can be dismissed as someone else's headache

30 July 2022 12:22 AM IST

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease that spreads from animals to humans. It belongs to the family of smallpox viruses. (Photo: AP file photo)

Chandrakant Lahariya | Monkeypox's challenge: It's also an opportunity

As of now, the Central and state governments in India appear to be prepared for responding to the monkeypox emergence

28 July 2022 2:20 AM IST

Regional Director of World Health Organizations South-East Asia Region Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh (ANI)

Delhi man with no history of foreign travel tests positive for...

Rapidly spreading Monkeypox cases is matter of concern, says WHO's Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh

24 July 2022 11:47 AM IST