Monkeypox Cases Rise in Lahore, Health Authorities Urged to Act

The number of monkeypox cases in Lahore continues to rise, raising serious concerns about preparedness and containment measures. Two new patients have been confirmed at Mayo Hospital: a 28-year-old man, Sajid, and a 35-year-old woman, Rubina.

With these additions, Lahore has reported a total of 16 cases over the past two months. Health experts warn that the steady increase indicates gaps in disease control and stresses the urgent need for preventive action.

Officials say that quarantine facilities for monkeypox patients are still lacking in government hospitals. The absence of proper isolation wards has heightened fears about further spread of the virus.

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Authorities are being urged to strengthen surveillance, isolation, and treatment measures immediately to prevent the situation from escalating. Public health experts emphasize that swift action is crucial to contain the outbreak and protect the community.