Fourth Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

ACCORDING TO SAMAA

New Monkeypox Case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A fourth case of monkeypox (Mpox) has been confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the latest patient identified as a 47-year-old man who recently returned from abroad. The individual was detected during routine screening at Peshawar Airport and has been transferred to the Police Services Hospital for treatment.

Health Department’s Response

In response to the rising number of Mpox cases, the provincial health department has implemented proactive measures. Isolation wards have been established in selected government hospitals across all districts, including Peshawar, to manage and contain the virus effectively.

Director of Public Health, Arshad Roghani, reaffirmed the department’s commitment to controlling the virus’s spread and ensuring public safety.

Public Reassurance

Health Minister Syed Qasim Shah assured the public that all confirmed cases in the province have been linked to individuals returning from Gulf countries, with no evidence of local transmission. The health authorities are intensifying their monitoring and management efforts to prevent further spread.