Mpox Case Confirmed at Nishtar Hospital in Multan

A confirmed case of Mpox has been reported at Nishtar Hospital in Multan, with a patient testing positive for the viral disease at the Punjab city's largest public health facility. Health authorities have initiated contact tracing and isolation protocols in response to the confirmed diagnosis.

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral zoonosis that spreads through close physical contact and was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation during its 2022-2023 outbreak cycle. Pakistan has maintained surveillance protocols since that period, though reported domestic cases have remained limited.

Nishtar Hospital officials indicated that the affected patient is under isolation and receiving appropriate medical care. The provincial health department has been notified and is coordinating with federal disease surveillance systems to assess exposure risks and implement containment measures.

Public health experts cautioned against alarm while emphasising the importance of rapid contact identification to prevent onward transmission. The WHO and domestic health authorities have underscored that Mpox, while transmissible, is manageable through established infection prevention protocols.