Pakistan has stepped up its efforts to prevent the spread of monkeypox by screening over 18,000 international passengers in a single day. The move comes after the country reported its first case of the virus and amid a growing global outbreak.
Airport sources revealed that 135 international flights were screened across the country, with 4,595 passengers screened at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, 4,964 at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, and 4,790 at Islamabad International Airport.
The Federal Ministry of Health has issued strict guidelines for screening, isolation, and preventive measures at all international airports. Passengers and crew members are being screened upon arrival, and visas on arrival are being linked to health clearance.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that monkeypox can spread through close contact and contaminated materials. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle pain, and a painful or itchy rash.
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority has directed airlines to adopt preventive measures such as providing face masks, sanitizing hands, and disinfecting luggage. The Border Health Services is leading the coordination and management of monkeypox-related operations at international airports.
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