Mpox Fear: Local Transmission Suspected in KP

Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have identified four new Mpox cases, including a couple, with no reported history of foreign travel. This development has heightened fears of local transmission within the province.

Health experts are concerned about the possibility of community transmission, prompting the health department to plan extensive contact tracing and testing of close contacts. Samples tested positive on Saturday, and one woman and three men have been sent home for isolation.

The province has now recorded 18 Mpox cases this year, with one death and 13 recoveries. This situation is considered alarming by doctors who advocate for enhanced infection prevention measures and dedicated isolation rooms in hospitals.

Previously, Mpox cases in the province were primarily linked to international travel. However, the recent cases suggest a shift towards local spread, prompting calls for stronger preventive measures to contain the disease.