Nurse Tests Positive for Mpox at Bahawal Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur
A nurse working at Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH) in Bahawalpur has tested positive for Mpox, according to hospital officials, prompting increased attention to infection control measures at the facility.
Hospital representatives confirmed that the diagnosis was made after laboratory testing at a government facility in Lahore. The healthcare worker is currently in home isolation and her condition is reported to be improving.
Medical officials said the nurse had been working in the hospital’s emergency department, where exposure to patients with infectious conditions is possible. Health authorities are reviewing possible sources of transmission as part of routine monitoring and investigation procedures.
Hospital administration has stated that the patient is receiving appropriate care and supervision during isolation, in line with established health protocols.
Following the diagnosis, doctors and staff at the hospital have expressed concern and emphasized the importance of strict preventive measures to limit potential spread within healthcare settings.
Medical experts note that Mpox is a viral disease that can spread through close contact, and hospitals are considered high-risk environments if proper infection control practices are not followed.
Health authorities are expected to continue monitoring the situation and ensure precautionary measures are reinforced across hospital departments.
This is reported to be the first confirmed case of Mpox identified at Bahawal Victoria Hospital.
