Annals of Medicine and Surgery · 5 authors, 5 centres
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This narrative review discusses the global epidemiology of mpox and evaluates the specific risks it poses to Pakistan's healthcare system, which is already strained by previous crises. It concludes that Pakistan's vulnerable populations and limited resources necessitate immediate preparedness and surveillance to prevent a public health crisis.
This narrative review synthesizes existing data on the global mpox outbreak to assess its threat to Pakistan's healthcare infrastructure. The review highlights Pakistan's vulnerability due to ongoing challenges from COVID-19 and floods, citing five imported cases and a high-risk population including HIV-positive individuals and flood-affected communities. Implications call for enhanced airport screening, public health preparedness, vaccination planning, and collaborative efforts to protect the fragile healthcare system from a potential outbreak.
