Released on, Aug. 19 – August 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The first confirmed case at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Attock was brought to Islamabad from Dubai on August 15, 2025, according to official reports.
Health officials mentioned that the individual showed signs of monkeypox when he arrived at the airport, leading basic health staff to immediately send him to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for additional assessment.
On August 18, the National Institutes of Health formally verified that the individual had been infected with monkeypox, and he is now undergoing home quarantine with medical oversight to avoid additional transmission.
Monkeypox is an uncommon virus that was first identified in monkeys and subsequently emerged in West Africa following the 1970s. In the past, the majority of infections were reported within Africa, although instances have also been recorded in Europe and the United States.
Specialists explained that monkeypox transmits through direct interaction and is less infectious than COVID-19. It can spread through damaged skin, airborne particles, or exposure to the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Common signs generally emerge between 7 and 14 days after exposure, featuring symptoms such as fever, head discomfort, joint soreness, tiredness, enlarged glands, and skin eruptions that often begin on the facial area before spreading throughout the body.
The virus may also spread via unguarded sexual activity, although not every individual acquires it in this manner. Officials recommend practicing physical separation and good sanitation to reduce the chances of getting infected.