Meeting held to review Monkeypox situation in Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD -- A special session was held here on Wednesday following the direction of the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel to review the preparedness of Monkepox in the country.

Special Secretary along with Director General Ministry of Health and representatives from the Ministry of Interior, Civil aviation Authority, Central Health Establishment, and Federal Investigation Agency attended the session.

During the session, it was briefed that 'the situation is currently well controlled' and is being closely monitored at national, regional and global levels epidemiologically.

All the national and provincial health authorities and other stakeholders especially Central Health Establishment's monitoring points of entry have been advised to remain vigilant and on high alert for any suspected case.

The meeting was informed that all public and private hospitals have been asked to ensure readiness for isolation and treatment of Monkeypox.

Approximately 16,000 cases of Monkeypox have been reported so far in about 75 countries worldwide. Most confirmed cases reportedly had a travel history to countries in Europe and North America where the virus seems to be rampant.

In the light of the current global situation, World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Monkeypox as a Public...