Monkeypox Cases In India 2024. Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox. A new virulent strain of monkeypox is causing global concern, with the world health organisation issuing warnings as cases appear in previously unaffected countries.
Health secretary apurva chandra has issued an advisory to all states and union territories (uts), urging them to implement key public health measures to. Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox.
