New Delhi: The Center formed a task force regarding cases of monkeypox in India of monkeypox to monitor the situation, provide government advice on the expansion of diagnostic resources, and explore the possibility of developing a vaccine to prevent the infection.
The Cabinet Secretary, Rajesh Bhushan, the Union Health Secretary, the Additional Secretary (PMO), and other top officials were in the meeting where the decision was made.
The team will be headed by Dr VK Paul, member (Health), NITI Aayog and members including Secretary, Union Health Ministry, Pharma and Biotech.
India has reported four Monkeypox cases so far, three cases in Kerala and one in Delhi. A youth in Kerala presenting monkeypox-like symptoms died, following which state Health Minister Veena George initiated a high-level inquiry.
NITI Aayog’s member (Health) Dr V K Paul earlier said that there is absolutely no need for any panic as the government has taken significant measures to keep the disease in check.