MANILA: Three new cases of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) were recorded in the country, bringing the count to 18, Department of Health (DOH) chief Teodoro Herbosa said on Monday (Sept 16).

T he Mpox virus has recently seen a worrying surge in Asia, with Thailand and the Philippines particularly on high alert. As health officials scramble to contain the spread, understanding the ...

MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines has confirmed two more mpox virus infections of the milder clade 2 variety, its health ministry said Monday, bringing the number of active cases to three. "We ...

MANILA (Xinhua): The number of active mpox cases in the Philippines has risen to 14 as the country detected six new cases, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. All new active ...

Herbosa also said that the agency continues to work on maintaining the zero mortality rate of mpox in the Philippines. However, he does expect the number of cases to increase since more tests are ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, September 13, clarified that mpox vaccines are not yet legally available in the Philippines and warned the public against availing ...

Six additional mpox cases have been recorded in the Philippines, which put the active caseload to 14, all now recovering at home, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. Health Secretary Ted ...

But over the weekend, the Quezon City government reported its second and third mpox cases. MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public that it can still manage the ...

Filipino actor and singer Markki Stroem chatted about representing the Philippines in the 2024 Mister Universe competition.

MANILA, Philippines — At least 11 suspected cases of monkeypox or mpox were being closely monitored by health authorities in Eastern Visayas, Cebu and Mindanao. In Eastern Visayas, Chona Ruizo ...

There are no mpox vaccines currently available in the Philippines, as most of the supply has been directed to African countries experiencing an upsurge in cases. Healthcare workers, specifically ...

MANILA, Philippines — A mask-wearing mandate or lockdown to control the spread of mpox is not necessary, as the risk of both death and transmission remains low, the Department of Health (DOH ...