Monkey pox

DOH Releases Updated Guidelines for Mpox Prevention and Management

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Mpox Guidelines

The Department of Health (DOH) has announced new interim guidelines aimed at enhancing the prevention, detection, and management of mpox in the Philippines. The updated protocols, detailed in Department Memorandum No. 2024-0306, reflect a comprehensive approach to controlling the spread of the virus and ensuring effective care for affected individuals. The memorandum was signed by … Read more

Suspected Monkeypox Case Monitored in Northern Samar

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Mpox Case In The Philippines

Health authorities in Northern Samar are currently monitoring a suspected case of monkeypox involving a 24-year-old man from Catarman town. The patient has been displaying symptoms commonly associated with monkeypox, including a prolonged fever, body weakness, and vesicular rashes, which have persisted for the past two weeks. In separate advisories issued on Sunday by the … Read more