Mpox Prevention Tips for Healthy Living

India has reported 27 laboratory - confirmed cases of Mpox and one death between January 2022 and June 2024 , according to the World Health Organization . The WHO 's 35th situation report for the multi - country outbreak of Mpox showed that a total of 934 new laboratory - confirmed cases and four deaths were reported from 26 countries in June 2024 . The African Region is the most affected with 567 cases , followed by the Americas , European Region , Western Pacific Region , and South - East Asia Region . Thailand reported the highest number of confirmed cases in the South - East Asia region , followed by Indonesia , India , Sri Lanka , and Nepal.

The WHO report highlighted that the number of Mpox cases may be underestimated due to declining reporting from countries . Four new countries in Eastern Africa have reported their first Mpox cases . Clade I is responsible for the rising infections in these countries , while Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa is experiencing an outbreak of Mpox linked to clade II MPXV . Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease primarily found in tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa.

Nine out of every 10 Mpox cases reported are men , with most infections transmitted sexually . The WHO report indicated that sexual contact is the most common mode of transmission , followed by person - to - person non - sexual contact . Genital rash , fever , and systemic rash are common symptoms of Mpox . Sexual transmission of Mpox has been recorded among sex workers and men who have sex with men in the Democratic Republic of Congo . The WHO recommends methods to reduce the risk of sexual infection , such as using condoms and avoiding group sex.

Mpox cases have been confirmed in Burundi , Kenya , Rwanda , and Uganda in Eastern Africa , where the disease has emerged for the first time . The virus spreads primarily through close person - to - person contact , exposure to contaminated materials , and sexual contact . Mpox is also endemic in several countries in Africa , including Benin , Cameroon , the Democratic Republic of Congo , and Nigeria . Globally , Africa reported the highest number of cases in June , followed by the Americas , Europe , the Western Pacific , and Southeast Asia.

In conclusion , Mpox continues to pose a global health threat , with ongoing transmission in various regions . The WHO emphasizes the importance of surveillance and prevention measures to control the spread of the disease . As cases continue to rise , it is crucial for countries to enhance their reporting mechanisms and implement effective strategies to combat Mpox.