Monkeypox threatens Pakistan’s fragile economy and healthcare system amid new case detection

As Pakistan detects the MPox case, media reports warn a severe outbreak can further bleed its fragile economic and healthcare system.

Given the dire economic situation of Pakistan, an mpox outbreak in the country, where early cases have been detected already, can be one of deep worry. 

The country detected its first mpox case of 2024 last week, alarming authorities since the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared the disease as a public health emergency of international concern.