5th Pakistani monkeypox case confirmed in Peshawar; 33-year-old man traveled from a Gulf country on September 7.
Pakistan has confirmed its fifth case of monkeypox in Peshawar, involving a 33-year-old man who traveled from a Gulf country on September 7. He was not detected during screening at Islamabad International Airport despite showing symptoms. Health Minister Qasim Ali Shah criticized the Border Health Services for inadequate screening, urging the federal government to enhance monitoring. The WHO has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
September 11, 2024
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