Pakistan is battling a rising concern over the unfold of mpox, as Peshawar stories its fifth case this yr, reported The Specific Tribune. This has raised fears that town could also be turning right into a hub for sufferers arriving from the Gulf area.
“That is the fifth mpox case reported in Pakistan this yr and the fourth since WHO declared mpox a worldwide well being emergency,” mentioned Dr Shabana Saleem, federal director basic of well being.
On August 29, a 47-year-old man who had just lately returned from the Gulf area examined optimistic for the virus and was remoted by Border Well being Providers workers.
Dr Saleem highlighted the resurgence of the virus in Peshawar as a severe concern and referred to as for rapid motion to stop additional transmission. She additionally highlighted the significance of vigilance, particularly amongst travellers from the Gulf, with Saudi Arabia recognized as a possible level of publicity.
In the meantime, Pakistani authorities have enhanced well being screening measures at airports throughout the nation in response to the state of affairs.
Well being officers are working collectively to comprise the unfold of mpox, collaborating across the clock to make sure that preventive measures are in place and are ready to reply rapidly if the state of affairs modifications. Up to now, there have been no stories of the virus being transmitted inside the nation, with solely circumstances imported from overseas.
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Well being Division has established a coordinated surveillance and response system to cope with the virus. Isolation wards have been arrange in all districts, and Speedy Response Groups have been fashioned in district well being places of work. In line with a report by the division, 20,901 folks have been screened at Bacha Khan Worldwide Airport, and 21,040 folks have been screened at Torkham Crossing.
“That is the fifth mpox case reported in Pakistan this yr and the fourth since WHO declared mpox a worldwide well being emergency,” mentioned Dr Shabana Saleem, federal director basic of well being.
On August 29, a 47-year-old man who had just lately returned from the Gulf area examined optimistic for the virus and was remoted by Border Well being Providers workers.
Dr Saleem highlighted the resurgence of the virus in Peshawar as a severe concern and referred to as for rapid motion to stop additional transmission. She additionally highlighted the significance of vigilance, particularly amongst travellers from the Gulf, with Saudi Arabia recognized as a possible level of publicity.
In the meantime, Pakistani authorities have enhanced well being screening measures at airports throughout the nation in response to the state of affairs.
Well being officers are working collectively to comprise the unfold of mpox, collaborating across the clock to make sure that preventive measures are in place and are ready to reply rapidly if the state of affairs modifications. Up to now, there have been no stories of the virus being transmitted inside the nation, with solely circumstances imported from overseas.
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Well being Division has established a coordinated surveillance and response system to cope with the virus. Isolation wards have been arrange in all districts, and Speedy Response Groups have been fashioned in district well being places of work. In line with a report by the division, 20,901 folks have been screened at Bacha Khan Worldwide Airport, and 21,040 folks have been screened at Torkham Crossing.
