Lahore reports second monkeypox case
Lahore confirms its second monkeypox case as a 45-year-old man tests positive. Health authorities intensify monitoring and activate specialized centers for patient care and containment.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The alarm bells have rung as Lahore has reported its second case of monkeypox.
According to reports, a 45-year-old man named Bilal from Narang Mandi, who was admitted to Mayo Hospital six days ago after developing a high fever and skin rashes, has tested positive for the virus.
Confirmation came today from a private laboratory.
Earlier, another patient was already under treatment for monkeypox at Lahore General Hospital.
The Specialized Healthcare Department has established a Center of Excellence for monkeypox patients at General Hospital. With two confirmed cases now in the city, health authorities have raised concerns and heightened vigilance.
