Khairpur sees mpox outbreak as seven babies test positive
- Posted on April 5, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
A concerning mpox outbreak has emerged in Khairpur, Pakistan, with seven infants testing positive for the viral infection. Health authorities have confirmed that four of seven children who died in local hospitals last month were infected with mpox, raising serious public health concerns. The outbreak highlights the vulnerability of young children to the disease and underscores the critical need for enhanced surveillance, vaccination campaigns, and preventive measures in the affected region to contain further spread.
Khairpur sees mpox outbreak as seven babies test positive
Health dept confirms four of seven children who died last month in Khairpur hospitals had mpox.
