There is no confirmed case of monkeypox in Karachi, Sindh Health Department Spokesperson

There is no confirmed case of monkeypox in Karachi, Sindh Health Department Spokesperson

Reports of all four suspected monkeypox cases in Karachi came back negative. Currently, there is no confirmed case of monkeypox in the city. According to the spokesperson of the Sindh Health Department, the monkey pox tests of 3 suspected monkey pox persons who arrived at Karachi Airport have come negative. Earlier, these three persons were…

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Private clinics were barred from admitting monkeypox patients

Private clinics were barred from admitting monkeypox patients

The Punjab Healthcare Commission has barred private clinics from admitting monkeypox patients. The commission has directed private clinics to refer suspected monkeypox patients to designated government hospitals. The Punjab Healthcare Commission has directed the private hospitals to ensure the identification of suspected monkeypox cases. Monkeypox patients below 15 years of age should be referred to…

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Pakistan's decision to obtain monkeypox vaccine from WHO

Pakistan’s decision to obtain monkeypox vaccine from WHO

Due to fears of monkeypox outbreak in Pakistan, the National Health Organization has decided to procure monkeypox vaccine from the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the officials of the National Institute of Health, the National Institute of Health Islamabad has sought technical assistance from the World Health Organization in this regard. Frontline healthcare workers…

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