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Mpox Scare: Two HIV Positive Patients Isolated in Multan
4 Feb
Summary
- Two patients diagnosed with mpox and HIV are isolated in Multan.
- One patient is a 22-year-old transperson; the other is a 20-year-old police constable.
- Contact tracing and enhanced surveillance are underway in Multan and surrounding districts.
Two patients in Multan have tested positive for mpox and are currently in isolation at Nishtar Hospital. Laboratory tests confirmed mpox and HIV in a 22-year-old transperson from Mian Channu, identified on January 13, 2026. A 20-year-old police constable from Muzaffargarh also tested positive for both viruses on February 2, 2026.
Both patients are under the care of infectious disease specialists. Standard infection control measures are in place at Nishtar Hospital to prevent transmission. Health authorities have launched contact tracing to identify potential exposures and have increased surveillance in Multan and nearby areas.
Officials noted that patients with HIV may be more susceptible to mpox due to weakened immunity. While both patients lacked travel history, recovery is considered possible. Measures are being taken in Khanewal and Muzaffargarh districts to curb the spread of these infectious diseases.
