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Pakistan reports first mpox case of 2025

25 January, 2025 13:43

Pakistan on Saturday reported its first mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) case for the year 2025.

According to the Ministry of Health, the patient, who recently returned from Dubai on January 24, was detected during screening at Peshawar Airport and subsequently tested positive for the virus.

The total number of mpox cases in Pakistan rose to 10 since the declaration of health emergency.

The individual has been admitted to Services Hospital in Peshawar for treatment.

Health authorities noted that the patient had traveled to various Gulf countries, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus.

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