The National Institute of Health (NIH) has clarified that no case of monkeypox has yet been diagnosed in Pakistan. According to the spokesperson of NIH, the news circulating on social media about monkeypox cases was incorrect. He added, the situation was being closely monitored by the health authorities. He said that all the national and provincial health authorities had been advised to remain on high alert for any suspected case of monkeypox.
Concerned health authorities and professionals at all levels, stakeholders, especially the Central Health Establishment including monitoring points of entry were also asked to remain vigilant.
