Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral disease caused by the mpox virus, which is related to the variola virus that causes smallpox. Unlike smallpox, mpox is generally less severe but can still pose significant health risks, particularly to children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The disease typically presents with flu-like symptoms followed by a rash that develops into pus-filled lesions. The virus primarily spreads through close contact with an infected person or animal and can also be transmitted through contaminated objects. In recent years, mpox has garnered global attention due to outbreaks in various regions, including Africa, Europe, and now, Asia. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared certain outbreaks of mpox, particularly the newly identified Clade 1b variant, as a public health emergency of international concern. Mpox in Pakistan Pakistan has recently confirmed several cases of mpox, particularly among travelers returning ...