Monkeypox: Next Global Health Emergency Hitting India in 2022

Authors

  • Subuhi Yasmeen B.D.S., Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
  • Rana Noor Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2023.10.3.01

Keywords:

India, Monkeypox, Outbreak, World Health Organization

Abstract

Monkeypox disease which is catalyzed by the zoonotic orthopox monkeypox virus is taking shape in the form of novel threat to the human lives not only in India but also worldwide creating a sense of fear and panic and gaining attention globally after the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. The present research article discusses about the current scenario and preparedness in India after the first case of the monkeypox disease that has hit the country and what are the master plans that the country should follow in the future to cease the virus transmission.

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Published

2023-11-15

How to Cite

Subuhi Yasmeen, & Rana Noor. (2023). Monkeypox: Next Global Health Emergency Hitting India in 2022. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 10(3), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2023.10.3.01