Health authorities in Sindh, Pakistan, have confirmed that nine people have succumbed to monkeypox (mpox) as the number of infections climbs to 25 this year. The provincial health department reported 122 suspected cases in total, suggesting that the virus is actively spreading across the region, Xinhua reported.

Khairpur has emerged as the primary hotspot with 18 confirmed cases, while Sukkur and Karachi have recorded three and four cases, respectively. In response to the rising numbers, officials are closely monitoring the situation and advising citizens to adhere to safety protocols and report to medical facilities immediately if they exhibit symptoms.