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Four New Mpox Cases Detected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amid Local Transmission Fears

October 26, 2026 • 2 weeks ago •

PESHAWAR: Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have confirmed four new cases of Mpox, including a couple, with no history of foreign travel reported among the infected individuals. The detection raises concerns about potential local transmission of the virus.

Health officials stated that the Public Health Reference Laboratory at Khyber Medical University received samples from suspected patients referred by Khyber Teaching Hospital last week. The samples tested positive for Mpox on Saturday, prompting immediate action. Among the infected are one woman and three men, who have been advised to isolate at home.

Two of the patients are from Nowshera, while the others hail from Peshawar and Mardan. This latest development brings the total number of Mpox cases in the province for the current year to 18, including one fatality, according to a report from the health department’s Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System.

In response to the new cases, health authorities are implementing contact tracing and testing for close relatives of those infected. The situation underscores the need for vigilance as health experts warn of the risks associated with local transmission.

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