Hyderabad: With some cases of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, being reported in different parts of the country, the State government has taken several steps to prepare for a potential increase in cases in the city.
To manage the situation, two separate wards have already been set up for Mpox patients at Gandhi Hospital—one for men and another for women. Recently, top health officials visited various government hospitals to assess the facilities and ensure that proper hygiene and care are being maintained.
The Health and Family Welfare Commissioner, RV Karnan, visited the Fever Hospital to review the situation. Similarly, Vaidya Vidhana Parishad Commissioner, Dr. Ajay Kumar, inspected Gandhi Hospital, while Director of Public Health, Ravinder Naik, visited Osmania Hospital. DME (Directorate of Medical Education) Vani went to the Koti district hospital to check on facilities there.
During their visits, these officials interacted with patients and hospital staff to understand the current conditions. They discussed the special wards and the availability of medicines, as well as the treatment procedures being followed.
Health experts explain that Mpox usually begins with flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, and fatigue. These symptoms are often accompanied by swollen lymph nodes. After 1-3 days, rashes typically appear, starting as flat, red spots that evolve into raised bumps and eventually fluid-filled blisters.
These blisters may turn into pustules and often start on the face before spreading to other parts of the body, including the hands, feet, and mucous membranes. Over time, the blisters crust over and fall off. The illness usually lasts between two to four weeks.
