Second Monkeypox Case Reported in Pakistan

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Ministry of Health confirmed on Friday that Pakistan has reported its second case of Monkeypox. 

According to a spokesperson from the Ministry, the patient arrived from the Gulf region and exhibited symptoms consistent with the disease.

Upon arrival, the Health Desk at Peshawar Airport promptly transferred the patient to a hospital, where the Mpox test returned positive. The spokesperson assured that the Ministry of Health is maintaining continuous monitoring of the situation.

Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, National Coordinator for Health, stated that an effective screening and surveillance system is operational at all airports. He also highlighted that border health staff are diligently working at airports and entry points.

Dr Ahmad emphasized that the government is taking serious measures to protect the public from potential epidemics.