Pakistan logs first mpox case as fears grow of global spread

Pakistan confirmed its first mpox case, following Sweden’s report of the first infection outside Africa involving a new, more dangerous strain. The WHO declared a public health emergency due to the mpox surge in Africa. Sweden’s case involved the Clade 1b subclade, which has caused a major outbreak in the DRC. China plans to screen for mpox at its borders. The WHO warns of potential further imported cases in Europe. afp