A 32-year-old individual has been admitted to Nipa Infectious Diseases Hospital in Karachi following symptoms consistent with monkeypox.
The patient, who recently travelled from Jeddah to Karachi, is presenting with a maculopapular rash across their body.
The patient’s condition prompted health officials to send samples to a laboratory for further analysis.
The health department has issued a statement confirming that they are closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary precautions.
Authorities are awaiting the test results to confirm whether the patient has contracted monkeypox.
In the meantime, hospital staff are following stringent protocols to manage and isolate the case, ensuring the safety of both the patient and the public.
“We are treating this case with the utmost seriousness and are prepared for all possible outcomes,” said a spokesperson from the health department.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
