Peshawar (Khyber Mail): The first Mpox case of 2025 has been confirmed in a 35-year-old man at Peshawar Airport, health authorities reported on Saturday.
Advisor on Health, Ehtesham Ali, stated that the public health team swiftly responded to the case, transferring the patient to Police Services Hospital for isolation and treatment. The advisor emphasized that all necessary measures are being taken to manage the situation and prevent the spread of the disease.
Further details about the patient and his travel history have not yet been disclosed. Authorities assured the public that strict monitoring protocols are in place at all entry points, including airports, to detect and contain any potential health threats.
Mpox, previously referred to as monkeypox, is a viral illness that can spread through close contact with an infected person or animal. Health officials have urged citizens to remain vigilant and follow preventive measures.