Amid growing concerns about the spread of the monkeypox virus in Congo and neighboring countries, the Pakistan Airport Authority has mobilized to address potential risks and summoned a meeting involving airlines and stakeholders for tomorrow at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport.
The spread of the monkeypox virus in Congo and adjacent countries has prompted swift action from the Pakistan Airport Authority. A crucial meeting has been called for tomorrow at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, to be chaired by the Airport Manager.
During the meeting, participants will receive a briefing on the screening of passengers and other preventive measures at airport entry points.
It has been decided that any aircraft arriving from abroad with a suspected monkeypox case will undergo thorough disinfection. The disinfection process will be carried out in a phased manner across all incoming flights.
Additionally, the airport manager announced that an awareness campaign will be launched to educate both staff and passengers about preventing the spread of the virus. This campaign will include a seminar to provide comprehensive information and guidelines.
