Mpox newborn deaths in Pakistan

The provincial health department has issued an urgent alert as the number of mpox infections continues to rise among vulnerable populations.

Medical experts are investigating the specific strain of the virus and the mode of transmission that led to the fatalities in newborns.

Isolation wards have been established in major hospitals, and a public awareness campaign is underway to educate families on the symptoms and prevention of the disease.

The outbreak comes as Pakistan’s healthcare system is already strained by the regional conflict and economic challenges.