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First case of new mpox variant detected in Germany

An infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority...

WHO approves first diagnostic test for mpox

GENEVA — The UN health agency said on Friday that it had approved the use of the first diagnostic test for mpox, a key...

CHR dismisses false online claims on mpox

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday strongly reminded the public to actively work toward eliminating any stigma associated with the spread of the...

Vaccine alliance: COVID lessons help world deal with mpox

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Lessons learned from the Covid pandemic have left the world in a much better position to tackle the current mpox epidemic...

Mpox patient in Calabarzon recovers

A 12-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with Mpox in Calabarzon has recovered after undergoing monitored home isolation and receiving appropriate medical care, the...

Town hall session on mpox

Metro Manila Council President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora speaks during a town hall session on monkeypox (mpox) for local officials, healthcare,...

Mpox cases at 18, dengue incidence soars—DoH

The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday that there are now 18 confirmed Mpox cases in the Philippines, five of which have recovered,...

DOH denies suggesting sex moves vs. Mpox

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday clarified it is not recommending any particular sexual methodology as the number of active mpox cases rose...

Quezon City LGU reports second and third mpox cases

The Quezon City government reminded its residents to take preventive measures against mpox (previously known as monkeypox) after detecting its second and third cases...

Herbosa makes surprise visit to QC spa, barbershop amid Mpox scare

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa made a surprise visit Tuesday to a barbershop and wellness spa in Quezon City as part of the Department of...

Caution, contact tracing necessary

ALARMING is just the proper term for the reported confirmation the Philippines now has eight recorded cases of mpox this year, after three more...

Caloocan readies mpox countermeasures

The City Government of Caloocan has prepared its countermeasures against monkeypox (mpox), a highly contagious viral illness, as the number of active cases in...

Mpox active cases rise to 8 — DOH

There are now 8 active mpox cases in the country, with three new cases reported on Sunday, the Department of Health (DOH) said.  According to...

NAIA adopts mpox screening, QC logs 1st confirmed case

The Bureau of Quarantine at Ninoy Aquino International Airport is now requiring arriving and departing travelers to declare if they have experienced rashes, vesicles,...
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