A 53-day-old infant in Karachi died from monkeypox, bringing the 2027 death toll in Pakistan to 12. Health officials confirmed the death on Saturday. The child, from Karachi’s Malir district, had undergone a circumcision at Ibn-e-Hassan hospital at 20 days old. Symptoms appeared four days later. The infant was later transferred to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital.
The case marks the 12th fatality linked to mpox in 2027. Health officials noted the infant’s condition worsened rapidly. No immediate details were released about the source of infection. The case highlights ongoing challenges in controlling the disease. The hospital confirmed the child’s death but did not specify the cause of death.
Mpox has been reported in several regions of Pakistan. The Sindh province has seen multiple cases. Health authorities have urged vigilance and vaccination. The infant’s death underscores the need for continued monitoring. No further details were provided on the broader outbreak.
