First Suspected Case Of MPox Reported In Islamabad

First Suspected Case Of MPox Reported In Islamabad

NCOC spokesperson has announced the suspicion of the first case of MPox in Islamabad, Pakistan. Moreover, he has been notified as a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, officials have sighted minor symptoms in the individual.

Earlier on, WHO had notified of an MPox pandemic, instituting an international Health Emergency. Additionally, WHO had directed all the UN’s 196 countries to take strict action against the possible spread. Simultaneously, the government of Pakistan directed NCOC to take the required step. Meanwhile, Congo stands as an epicenter for the spread.

So far, 13 countries have reported the MPox outbreak with 17, 000 suspected cases, and 517 deaths.

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