The outbreak in Khairpur has led to the deaths of seven children, with health officials confirming that four of these fatalities were due to mpox infection. In response, the Sindh Health Department has ordered the establishment of special facilitation centers in hospitals and has heightened surveillance and preventive measures across the province. The health minister has instructed that every district hospital set up an infectious disease ward to ensure timely medical care for suspected patients.
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New Monkeypox Case Reported in Karachi Amid Health Alerts
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As of April 7, 2026, the Sindh Health Department has established Monkey Pox Response Units across hospitals in response to a tragic outbreak in Khairpur, where seven children have died, four of whom tested positive for mpox. The situation has raised serious health concerns and prompted immediate emergency measures.
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