Mpox update: 25 confirmed cases, 9 deaths reported in Sindh; health dept ramps up measures

SUKKUR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Apr, 2026) The Sindh Health Department has said a total of 122 suspected cases of Mpox have been reported across the province till April 14, 2026, of which 25 have been laboratory confirmed while nine deaths have been recorded.

According to a handout issued here on Wednesday, two new cases were reported in the last 24 hours one from Karachi and one from Khairpur.

District wise data shows the majority of confirmed cases have been reported from Khairpur with 18 cases, followed by four from Karachi and three from Sukkur.

In response to the situation, the Sindh Health Department said it has taken immediate measures, including the establishment of isolation wards in all district and major hospitals, a coordinated system for timely transport of samples, and the activation of Disease Surveillance and Response Units across Sindh.

Additional steps include tracing of healthcare staff and close contacts of affected persons, strict enforcement of infection control protocols, complete sterilisation of medical equipment and active case search in affected areas.

The health department has urged the public and medical staff to strictly follow precautionary measures, immediately report to the nearest hospital if symptoms appear and exercise special care in handling newborns.