Pakistan Reports Second Case of Mpox Patient Transferred to Hospital After Arrival from Gulf Country
Pakistan has confirmed its second case of mpox, as reported by a spokesperson from the Health Ministry.
The patient, who arrived from a Gulf country, was immediately transferred to a hospital by staff at Peshawar airport upon showing symptoms consistent with mpox. Medical evaluation and testing subsequently confirmed the presence of the mpox virus.
Sources indicate that the patient, a 30-year-old from Nowshera, exhibited skin rashes and arrived in Peshawar from a Gulf country on Thursday night. The individual is currently receiving treatment at Hayatabad Medical Complex, specifically in the mpox isolation ward. Reports suggest that the patient is stable and expected to be discharged soon. Additionally, the federal government plans to conduct further tests to determine the specific variant of the virus.
In response to this case, the Ministry of Health is maintaining vigilant monitoring to curb any potential spread. The National Health coordinator assured that all necessary measures are being implemented to manage the outbreak and safeguard public health.
