First confirmed case of Mpox reported

The first confirmed case of Monkeypox (Mpox) has been reported in Sindh.

The Sindh Health Department revealed that a 29-year-old resident of Malir district developed symptoms on March 15, 2025, despite not having travelled abroad recently, raising concerns about local transmission. The patient has been isolated in a government hospital, while people who came into close contact with her are being screened in order to prevent further transmission.