Urdu Report Desk
Two new cases of mpox, also known as monkeypox, have been reported in Karachi, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Sindh to 96 this year, according to hospital sources.
The latest cases involve a 21-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman whose tests were conducted on October 21. Both tested positive for the virus, hospital sources said.
One Patient Hospitalised, Woman Returns Home
The 21-year-old man is receiving treatment at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital, while the woman has returned home, according to hospital sources.
The latest cases come as Sindh continues to report mpox infections and related deaths.
Sindh Reports 11 Deaths This Year
A total of 96 confirmed mpox cases and 11 deaths have been reported in Sindh so far this year.
Health experts advise people who develop symptoms to seek medical advice rather than attempt self-treatment.
Precautions to Help Prevent the Spread
Experts recommend avoiding close contact with infected individuals, maintaining proper hand hygiene and keeping personal-use items separate to help reduce the risk of transmission.
