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Mpox Confirmed in Islamabad Woman
22 Sep
Summary
- A 41-year-old woman in Islamabad tested positive for Mpox.
- She was admitted to Pims hospital with skin lesions.
- The patient is reportedly out of danger and recovering.
As of September 22nd, 2026, a 41-year-old woman in Islamabad has been confirmed to have Mpox. She was admitted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) after presenting with symptoms, including skin lesions on her face.
Tests conducted by the National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed the presence of the Mpox virus. The patient was admitted to the hospital's Infectious Control Ward and is reportedly out of danger and improving.
Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease that spreads through close contact. It typically causes flu-like symptoms and skin lesions. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a global health emergency in July 2022 and later updated the name from monkeypox to reduce stigma.
There are two clades of the Mpox virus: Clade I and Clade II. Clade II, which has been involved in the global outbreak since 2022, is generally less severe. Transmission can occur through contact with infected animals, humans, or contaminated materials.
Case management includes isolation to prevent further spread. The patient in Islamabad is currently undergoing this process and showing signs of recovery.
