Sindh reports two more monkeypox cases, tally rises to 98
The Sindh Health Department has reported two additional cases of monkeypox, bringing the provincial total to 98. Authorities are intensifying contact tracing and surveillance efforts to contain the outbreak.
Why it matters
The rising number of infections highlights ongoing public health challenges and the need for effective disease monitoring in the region.
--> Home Pakistan Sindh reports two more monkeypox cases, tally rises to 98 Seven cases detected in a week; health dept steps up contact tracing and surveillance
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Test tubes labelled 'Monkeypox virus positive' are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The Sindh Health Department on Friday reported two more cases of monkeypox, or mpox, taking the provincial tally to 98, as the department stepped up surveillance, contact tracing and patient care following seven new infections in the past week.
It said authorities are tracing and monitoring people who came into contact with infected patients to contain the spread of the virus.
The department also directed public and private healthcare facilities to strictly implement infection prevention and control measures.
Read: Tally hits 95 as two more mpox cases reported in Sindh
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