Peshawar
\nPakistan has reported four mpox cases since the WHO\u2019s global health emergency declaration, with no local transmission.
\nPakistan\u2019s battle against mpox intensified as Peshawar reported its fourth case this year, raising fears that the city may be emerging as a hub for patients arriving from Gulf region.
\nThe latest patient, a 47-year-old man, tested positive after returning from the Gulf region and being isolated by Border Health Services staff on 29 August.
\n\u201cThis is the fifth mpox case reported in Pakistan this year and the fourth since WHO declared mpox a global health emergency,\u201d said Dr. Shabana Saleem, Federal Director General of Health.
\nShe noted the virus\u2019s resurgence in Peshawar as a serious concern, urging immediate action to prevent further transmission.
\nDr. Saleem emphasised the importance of vigilance, particularly among travellers from the Gulf, with Saudi Arabia identified as a potential point of exposure.
\nIn response, authorities have ramped up screening protocols at airports nationwide.
\n\u201cPeshawar appears to be turning into an epicentre for mpox cases,\u201d Dr. Saleem stated, describing the trend as alarming and underscoring the government\u2019s commitment to safeguarding public health.
\nFederal and provincial health officials are coordinating efforts to contain the virus, working round the clock to ensure preventive measures are effective and ready to respond to any developments.
\nNo locally transmitted cases have been recorded thus far.
\nThe Health Department has established a coordinated surveillance and response system to deal with the virus. Isolation wards have been established in all districts, and Rapid Response Teams have been formed in district health offices.
\nA report of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Department states that 20,901 people have been screened at Bacha Khan International Airport and 21,040 people have been screened at Torkham Crossing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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