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Popular Twitch streamer Imane "Pokimane" recently gave an update about her health on social media, explaining that she has not been streaming because she is sick during her visit to Shanghai, China. The Moroccan-Canadian content creator traveled to the country a couple of days ago and had plans to go live. However, on April 27, 2025, she posted a photo from a hospital bed on X, writing that she had to go to the ER after contracting two infections at the same time.
She also posted on her Instagram story and apologized to her followers for not streaming, writing:
"Wound up in the ER & found out I have 2 different infections. oops lol. sorry for lack of streams. I'll focus on resting & update y'all soon."
Pokimane gave more context about her condition in subsequent Instagram stories, where the Twitch streamer explained that the doctors at an unnamed hospital in Shanghai had tested and found that her throat had been simultaneously infected with a bacterial and a viral infection.
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The streamer also praised the medical services in Shanghai, writing:
"For those wondering, basically I have both a viral and a bacterial infection in my throat (very unlucky lol). the doctor was basically like, 'We'll test you for this OR that', 'Oh sh*t nvm u got both' lmfaaoo. I was in the ER for 3-4 hours but wow the urgent care in Shanghai is incredibly clean, quick & convenient."
Poki continued to explain what procedures she went through at the hospital and how she felt better after being given an IV (intravenous) drip:
"They drew my blood/took tests & gave me an IV drip with anti-inflammatory steroids, antibiotics, electrolytes, and more. I felt so much better after. I have meds to take the rest of the week but I'm sure I'll be a-okay asap!"
Pokimane says she feels "much better" after being treated at Shanghai hospital
Pokimane announced on her Instagram story that she was "much better" after her trip to the hospital in Shanghai and wrote that she was back in her hotel room. She also apologized for talking about her health, claiming she doesn't want people to worry:
"I'm back in my hotel room now & already feel much better!! Sorry, I hate giving health updates because I don't want anyone to worry about me."
The streamer also noted that she felt silly asking for home remedies like tea for the infections, and reminded her followers about how "incredible" modern medicine is. Claiming that natural selection would have taken her out if not for medicine, Pokimane wrote:
"I also feel sos silly bc 'I'm out here asking, 'hmm what tea should I drink for my painfully sore throat.' Like, girl.. you have a fever and 2 infections, go to the hosptial lmfaooo. Anyways, friendly reminder modern medicine is incredible. natural selection would've taken me out long ago lol."
In related news, Pokimane had a health scare last year as well. In a vlog posted in November 2024, the streamer explained how she had a lumpectomy after finding an abnormal mass on her chest.
