Monkeypox, now known as mpox, has been declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the second time.Image from UnsplashThe viral disease, which has been spreading in African countries, was first declared a PHEIC in 2022.Two years...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Aug. 15, underscored the importance of vigilance following the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) as a "public health emergency of international concern." (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) "Palagi namin...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, June 9, clarified that there have been no reported deaths from Monkeypox (now called Mpox) in any of the regions nationwide.(DOH / MANILA BULLETIN)"Walang pasyenteng namatay sa Mpox (ang kasalukuyang bansag sa dating 'Monkeypox') mula sa anumang rehiyon ng...
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Dr. Raymund W. Lo
Though, not unexpected, when DOH announced the detection of the first case of Monkeypox infection in the Philippines, it still came as a nasty piece of news on top of ever-increasing bad news.
The announcement came with some reassurances on how it is...
