Sixth mpox case reported in Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan’s sixth mpox virus case has been detected at the Islamabad International Airport, the health ministry confirmed on Monday.

According to the health ministry spokesperson, Sajid Shah, the 44-year-old patient belonged to Gujrat, had arrived from a Gulf country, and the Border Health Services (BHS) detected the virus while conducting screening at the airport.

The patient has been admitted to the isolation ward at Pims hospital and his health is stable, said the spokesperson.