New Monkeypox Case Confirmed in Karachi: Total Reaches 14 as Sindh Health Alert Continues
A new Monkeypox case in Karachi has brought the city's total to 14 and Sindh's overall tally to 40. Confirmed at Dow University, the 35-year-old patient is receiving isolated care as health authorities enforce strict quarantine and testing protocols at NIPA Hospital to stop local transmission.
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Aagahi Hub
9/13/20262 min read
Health authorities in Sindh have confirmed a new case of Monkeypox (Mpox) in Karachi, bringing the city's total recorded infections to 14. The latest diagnosis involved a 35-year-old resident, identified as Waqas, whose sample tested positive via PCR analysis conducted at the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Provincial Public Health Laboratory.
Across the entire province of Sindh, the total tally of confirmed Mpox cases has now reached 40. Local health facilities, particularly NIPA Hospital (Sindh Institute of Infectious Diseases), continue to admit patients in designated isolation wards to prevent further community spread.
Recent Mpox Cases in Karachi
The latest patient adds to a series of recent cases reported across different neighborhoods in Karachi:
35-Year-Old Patient (Latest): Tested positive at the Dow University lab and was immediately referred for isolated clinical care.
19-Year-Old Youth: Diagnosed on September 4 after arriving from interior Sindh, currently receiving treatment in NIPA Hospital’s isolation unit.
40-Year-Old Gulistan-e-Johar Resident: Admitted to the NIPA isolation ICU despite having no international travel history, signaling local virus transmission.
Health officials emphasize that early detection, swift testing, and strict quarantine protocols are critical to keeping the virus contained.
In-Depth Breakdown: What is Monkeypox (Mpox)?
Monkeypox is a rare viral illness caused by the Monkeypox virus, belonging to the Orthopoxvirus genus (the same family as smallpox).
Origin & History: First discovered in 1958 among research laboratory monkeys in Denmark, the first human case was recorded in 1970 in a child in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Following the global eradication of smallpox in 1980, Mpox gradually emerged as a notable viral infection in Central and West Africa before causing broader international outbreaks.
How It Spreads: It is a zoonotic disease (can jump from animals to humans), typically carried by small wild mammals like rodents or primates. Human-to-human transmission occurs through direct contact with infected skin lesions, respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face contact, or contaminated bedding and clothing.
Common Symptoms: Patients usually experience high fever, intense headaches, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, and low energy. Within 1 to 3 days of fever, a characteristic rash develops, forming fluid-filled blisters that eventually scab over.
Prevention & Precautions: Avoid direct physical contact with individuals showing skin rashes, practice frequent handwashing with soap or alcohol sanitizer, and report persistent fever or unusual skin spots to a nearby medical center immediately.
What Sindh Health Authorities Are Doing
The Sindh Health Department has instructed public hospitals to maintain fully equipped isolation units. Laboratory testing via PCR remains active at Dow University to fast-track sample verification and keep public health tracking accurate.
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