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Pakistan's Sindh Reports 14 Monkeypox Cases, 5 Newborn Deaths

4/12/2026

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Pakistan's Sindh province has confirmed 14 monkeypox (mpox) cases in 2026, including five newborn deaths.
Most cases are in Khairpur district.
Two cases are in Karachi.
The newborns had weakened immune systems.
Isolation wards have been established and testing for suspected mpox cases is ongoing with results available within two days.

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Story summary

Pakistan's Sindh province has confirmed 14 monkeypox (mpox) cases in 2026, including five newborn deaths.
Most cases are in Khairpur district.
Two cases are in Karachi.
The newborns had weakened immune systems.
Isolation wards have been established and testing for suspected mpox cases is ongoing with results available within two days.