Monkeypox Returns to Pakistan in 2024
First Case Confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Citizen
Pakistan's Ministry of Health Reports Infection
On Thursday, August 13th, 2024, Pakistan's Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the country for 2024.
The patient, a male resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, had recently returned from Saudi Arabia. His positive diagnosis marks the first reported case of monkeypox in Pakistan since 2023.
The Ministry of Health has not yet released any further details about the patient's condition or potential contacts.
Monkeypox is a rare but potentially fatal viral infection that is spread through close contact with an infected person or animal.
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash that can appear on the face, hands, and feet.
Treatment for monkeypox is supportive care, and most people recover within a few weeks.
However, the virus can be fatal in some cases, particularly in young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global health emergency, and Pakistan is one of several countries that have reported cases of the virus in recent months.
The Ministry of Health is urging the public to be vigilant for symptoms of monkeypox and to seek medical attention if they suspect they may have been exposed to the virus.
The ministry is also working to strengthen its surveillance and response measures to prevent further spread of the virus.
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