Mpox Alert In Delhi

             Written by: Deepa Sarkar

Delhi government hospitals are on high alert for Mpox (Monkeypox) with new isolation protocols in place.

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Four Delhi hospitals—LNJP, AIIMS, GTB, and Baba Saheb Ambedkar—have been directed to establish isolation rooms for monkeypox cases.

Isolation Rooms Setup

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LNJP (Lok Nayak Jai Prakash) will have 20 isolation rooms: 10 for confirmed cases and 10 for suspected cases. It is designated as the nodal facility.

LNJP 

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Both GTB (Guru Teg Bahadur) and Baba Saheb Ambedkar hospitals will each have 10 isolation rooms, with 5 allocated for suspected cases.

GTB & Baba Saheb Ambedkar

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AIIMS Delhi has issued monkeypox treatment guidelines focusing on isolation with proper ventilation and protective gear. It has also set aside 5 isolation beds for potential cases, ensuring preparedness for the outbreak.

AIIMS

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The WHO has declared Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Since 2022, there have been over 99,000 cases globally, with 208 deaths reported.

Global Context

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India has reported 30 Mpox cases since 2022, with the most recent case detected in March 2024.

India's Situation

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Patients must be isolated in separate rooms with individual ventilation. They should wear triple-layer masks and cover lesions. Isolation continues until all lesions heal.

New Isolation Protocols

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Monkeypox spreads through respiratory droplets and direct contact with bodily fluids or contaminated materials. Ensuring proper isolation is crucial to minimize its spread.

Gentle Reminder

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