93 confirmed cases, 11 deaths: Sindh mpox cases
Sindh has reported 93 confirmed cases of mpox so far this year, with 11 deaths attributed to the viral disease, according to the latest report of the Provincial Disease Surveillance and Response Unit’s laboratory surveillance network.
Of the 93 confirmed cases, 70 were men, accounting for 75.27 per cent, while 23 were women. People aged 30 to 39 were the most affected age group, with 26 confirmed cases. Twenty-three children up to the age of nine also tested positive for the virus.
April recorded the highest number of cases at 31, followed by September with 20, August with 17, July with seven, October with six so far, March with five, June with four and May with two.
Suspected case shifted to Karachi ICU
Meanwhile, a 50-year-old man from Nawabshah was suspected of having mpox on Monday and was shifted in critical condition to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital in NIPA, Karachi, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit.
Hospital officials said the patient had rashes on his hands and feet, raising suspicion of mpox. Samples were collected for further diagnostic and laboratory testing.
The admission underlines the continued circulation of the virus in the province, where monthly case counts have remained in double digits for most of the year.
How mpox spreads
Experts said mpox is a viral disease that can spread through close physical or skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, as well as contact with lesions, bodily fluids or contaminated objects.
Common symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, weakness, swollen lymph nodes and skin rashes or blisters. People developing symptoms have been advised to avoid close contact with others and seek immediate medical evaluation and diagnostic testing.
Health officials have urged the public to remain alert to early signs of the disease, particularly in households where a suspected case has been identified, so that testing and isolation can begin without delay.
FAQ
How many mpox cases has Sindh reported this year?
Sindh has confirmed 93 cases of mpox so far in 2026, with 11 deaths attributed to the disease, according to the Provincial Disease Surveillance and Response Unit.
Who has been most affected?
Men account for about three-quarters of the confirmed cases. People aged 30 to 39 form the largest group with 26 cases, while 23 children up to the age of nine also tested positive.
Which month saw the most cases?
April recorded the highest number at 31 cases, followed by September with 20 and August with 17.
How does mpox spread?
The virus spreads through close physical or skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, and through contact with lesions, bodily fluids or contaminated objects. Common symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, weakness, swollen lymph nodes and skin rashes or blisters.
What should someone with symptoms do?
People developing symptoms have been advised to avoid close contact with others and seek immediate medical evaluation and diagnostic testing.
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Originally reported by tribune.com.pk.
