India has reported its first confirmed case of Mpox in a man who recently returned from an affected region, prompting the Maharashtra State Health Department to expand screening to domestic passengers at major airports, including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. The Pune Municipal Corporation has set up a 10-bed isolation ward at Naidu Infectious Diseases Hospital, while other hospitals in the region have been instructed to prepare isolation facilities as well. The central health ministry reassured the public that the patient is stable and there is no cause for panic, emphasizing that the strain identified is linked to international travel and does not indicate a widespread risk. Health officials are monitoring individuals for symptoms such as skin rashes and fever, which are common with Mpox. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh is also ramping up efforts to screen international travelers and establish isolation wards in response to the outbreak, further showcasing regional preparedness against Mpox.