ALERT! New PANDEMIC is Spreading Across The World | MPOX Virus Explained

Summary

The video script discusses the rapid global spread of a dangerous virus, with cases reported in 116 countries, including India. The World Health Organization has issued an alert, warning that if not controlled quickly, it could become the next major pandemic. The script details the virus's evolution, its impact on various countries, and the importance of preparedness. It also touches on the potential for the virus to mutate and the challenges it poses to healthcare systems. The narrator emphasizes the need for vigilance, proper isolation protocols, and the importance of vaccination in controlling the spread.

Takeaways

• 🌐 A dangerous virus is spreading rapidly across 116 countries, including India, raising concerns about becoming the next pandemic.
• ⚠️ The World Health Organization has issued an alert that immediate control is necessary to prevent a global health crisis.
• 🦠 The M-Pox virus, previously confined to a single African country, is now a threat to the entire world due to a new, more potent strain.
• 📈 A recent strain of the virus is estimated to be seven times more deadly than COVID-19, causing significant alarm.
• 🏥 Indian Prime Minister's Principal Secretary has called for meetings with major hospitals in Delhi to prepare for quarantine measures and urged other states to ready their hospitals as well.
• 🔬 The M-Pox virus has a complex mutation process that can evade human immune systems, leading to rapid spread and infection.
• 👨‍⚕️ The first human victim of the M-Pox virus was a 9-year-old child in the Democratic Republic of Congo, indicating the virus's potential to adapt and become more dangerous.
• 🌍 The virus has spread from Central Africa to 12 African countries, Europe, the Middle East, and even East Asian countries like the Philippines.
• 🛂 The Indian government is particularly concerned about international travelers, especially those arriving from Africa, and is implementing strict health protocols.
• 💉 Despite the availability of a powerful vaccine called MBBN, there has been a lack of global coordination in providing it to affected regions, leading to a paradoxical situation.
• 📉 The European Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) and a pharmaceutical company have donated doses to Africa, but more proactive measures are needed globally.

Q & A

What is the virus spreading rapidly across the world?

The script refers to a dangerous virus, Monkeypox, which has been spreading rapidly across the world, with cases seen in 116 countries including India.

What is the potential risk if the virus is not controlled immediately?

The World Health Organization has issued an alert that if the virus is not controlled quickly, it could become the next major pandemic.

What is the origin of the Monkeypox virus mentioned in the script?

The Monkeypox virus originated from a monkey that was imported to Denmark from Singapore in 1958 for testing a polio vaccine, which showed symptoms of a severe viral infection.

How did the first human victim of Monkeypox get infected?

The first human victim was a 9-year-old poor tribal child from the Democratic Republic of Congo, whose entire family had close contact with monkeys.

Which variant of Monkeypox is currently spreading and how is it different from the previous one?

A new strain of Monkeypox has emerged that is more powerful and contagious than before, causing it to spread from Central Africa to other parts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and even East Asian countries like the Philippines.

What measures have been taken by the Indian government to prepare for the potential spread of the virus?

The Principal Secretary of PM Modi has called for an agent meeting, warning three major hospitals in Delhi to prepare for quarantine and has also appealed to other states to prepare their hospitals for this new epidemic.

What is the incubation period of a virus and how does it relate to the Monkeypox virus?

The incubation period is the time a virus spends inside the human body before mutating and adapting. For Monkeypox, this period generally lasts one to two weeks, during which no symptoms are visible.

What are the symptoms of the Monkeypox virus during its prodromal stage?

During the prodromal stage, early symptoms of Monkeypox include fever, fatigue, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and a general feeling of being unwell, similar to any viral infection.

What happens during the rash or pustular stage of Monkeypox infection?

In the rash or pustular stage, the virus activates fully in the body, affecting epithelial cells like skin cells, causing flat dry lesions (macules) that progress to become pustules filled with fluid, and eventually scabs (pustules).

What precautions should one take if they suspect Monkeypox infection?

If one suspects Monkeypox infection, they should maintain personal hygiene, sanitize frequently touched objects regularly, avoid close contact with others, and isolate themselves immediately, avoiding social contact until all lesions have healed and new healthy skin has developed.

Is there a vaccine available for Monkeypox and how is the global response to the outbreak?

There is a powerful vaccine available called MBB (Modified vaccinia Ankara), but during the 2022 Monkeypox outbreak, the USA held 88 vaccine shots while there were only about 32,000 cases registered, indicating a need for better distribution and support, especially to Africa where the disease originated.