A one-and-a-half-year-old child infected with monkeypox has died during treatment at a hospital in Karachi. The child belonged to Malir and had recently moved from a private hospital to the Infectious Diseases Centre in NIPA. Hospital officials confirmed the death as Sindh reported seven new monkeypox cases within a week.
According to a hospital spokesperson, doctors transferred the child to the specialised centre several days before the death. The child had received treatment at a private hospital before the transfer. Officials did not disclose further details about the child’s condition or the treatment provided.
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The Sindh Health Department reported 98 monkeypox cases across the province so far this year. The latest death has raised the province’s reported monkeypox fatalities to 12. These figures highlight the continuing public health challenge as authorities monitor new infections.
Health officials also confirmed seven additional monkeypox cases during the past week. Karachi recorded the highest number among the newly reported cases. However, the department did not provide a detailed breakdown of the seven infections by district or age group.
The authorities continue to monitor the disease situation across Sindh. Health officials are tracking reported infections as new cases emerge in the province. The latest figures have prompted renewed attention to monkeypox and its impact on vulnerable patients.
Monkeypox, also known as mpox, is a viral disease that can spread through close contact with an infected person or contaminated materials. Symptoms can include fever, swollen lymph nodes and a skin rash. The severity of illness varies, and some patients may develop serious complications.
The latest death adds to Sindh’s reported monkeypox toll for 2026. With 98 cases and 12 deaths recorded this year, Karachi remains a key focus following the latest reports. Health authorities have not announced additional measures in the information provided, but continue to monitor the outbreak across the province.