Monkeypox Case Reported in Karachi: 22-Year-Old Diagnosed

Karachi — A new case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Karachi this year. The patient, a 22-year-old male, resides in the Buffer Zone area of Karachi.

Dr. Wahid Rajput of the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital confirmed the diagnosis, noting that the patient currently exhibits all characteristic symptoms of monkeypox. Authorities reported that the young man has no history of international travel.

According to Dr. Rajput, the first monkeypox case of 2026 in Pakistan was reported in January, making this the second confirmed infection this year. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely and advising residents to follow precautionary measures to prevent further spread.