According to hospital officials, Ali was admitted with high fever and rashes. He has a medical history of liver transplant and had previously lost an arm in an accident.

The Medical Superintendent confirmed that the patient is receiving free medicines and all necessary treatment in the hospital’s isolation ward, which had been set up in advance for monkeypox cases.

So far, 17 suspected monkeypox patients have been reported at the facility, but this is the first confirmed case.

Following the development, a medical board has been constituted on the approval of Principal Ameeruddin Medical College, Professor Farooq Afzal.

The board, chaired by the senior professor and head of the dermatology department, will assess the patient and submit a detailed report.

Authorities have directed strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols, while health professionals treating the patient have been instructed to ensure full protective measures.