Suspected Monkeypox Case at Karachi Airport
Authorities at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport reported a suspected case of monkeypox on Saturday. A traveller arriving on a PIA flight from Jeddah showed symptoms resembling monkeypox. The traveller was taken to a government-run isolation ward in Sindh for further assessment and care.
Fifth Case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Earlier this week, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported its fifth case of monkeypox. The 33-year-old victim, a resident of Peshawar, was confirmed to have monkeypox upon his return to Pakistan from Saudi Arabia on September 7. The patient, identified by Qasim Ali Shah, has been isolated at his home in Lower Dir.
National Alert
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued an urgent alert about an unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox affecting several countries, amid the growing number of cases of the Mpox virus.
Doubts Revealed
Monkeypox -: Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus. It can make people feel very sick with symptoms like fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.
Karachi -: Karachi is a big city in Pakistan. It is known for being a major port and the financial hub of the country.
Jinnah International Airport -: Jinnah International Airport is the main airport in Karachi, Pakistan. It is named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Jeddah -: Jeddah is a city in Saudi Arabia. It is an important commercial center and a gateway for pilgrims going to Mecca.
Isolation ward -: An isolation ward is a special hospital area where people with contagious diseases are kept away from others to prevent the spread of illness.
Sindh -: Sindh is a province in Pakistan. Karachi, the city mentioned in the summary, is located in Sindh.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa -: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is another province in Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern part of the country.
Peshawar -: Peshawar is a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest cities in the country and has a rich history.
National Institutes of Health -: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a government agency in Pakistan that focuses on public health and medical research.
