27/05/2025
HEALTH ADVISORY: MONKEY POX VIRUS
๐ต STAY HEALTHY
๐ต ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS AT ALL TIMES
๐ต STAY UPDATE FOR THE VACCINE TO RELEASE BY THE DOH
๐ต AVOID CROWDED PLACES.
๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ฑ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐จ โ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ
The Department of Health (DOH) and regional health authorities report that as of May 25, 2025, a total of 15 confirmed mpox cases have been recorded in Mindanao. In the SOCCSKSARGEN region, 14 cases have been identified, with 10 cases in South Cotabato (specifically in Tโboli, Surallah, Koronadal City, Banga, and Tantangan) and 2 cases in Maguindanao del Norte, BARMM. Additionally, a recent case was confirmed in Zamboanga Sibugay, involving a 3-year-old, marking the provinceโs first recorded mpox case. One fatality was reported in Davao City on April 16, 2025.
The Bangsamoro Ministry of Health is actively monitoring 6 suspected cases and has intensified public health campaigns to curb the spread. The public is urged to maintain strict hygiene practices, avoid close contact with individuals exhibiting symptoms, and stay updated through official DOH channels. For further information, consult your local health office.
๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ฑ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ
๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ
Refrain from close contact (e.g., touching, hugging) with individuals showing mpox symptoms, such as rashes, fever, or lesions.
Avoid handling animals that may carry the virus, particularly in areas with reported cases. In Mindanao, no animal-to-human transmission has been confirmed, but caution is advised.
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐๐ง๐
Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after contact with potentially contaminated surfaces.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers (at least 60% alcohol) when soap is unavailable.
๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฎ๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐, ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก, ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฌ, ๐ญ๐จ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ค ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง.
๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ (๐๐๐)
In high-risk settings (e.g., healthcare facilities or households with confirmed cases), wear gloves, masks, and protective clothing when caring for infected individuals.
The Department of Health (DOH) recommends this for barangay health workers in affected areas like Tโboli, Surallah, and Zamboanga Sibugay.
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ
Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces (e.g., doorknobs, countertops) with household disinfectants.
Wash clothing, bedding, and towels used by infected individuals in hot water and detergent, and avoid direct contact during handling.
Isolate if Symptomatic
If you develop symptoms such as fever, rash, or swollen lymph nodes, isolate immediately and seek medical advice.
In Mindanao, the Bangsamoro Ministry of Health is monitoring suspected cases, and early reporting can prevent further spread.
๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐)
The smallpox vaccine (e.g., JYNNEOS or ACAM2000) can provide cross-protection against mpox. As of May 2025, the DOH has not announced widespread vaccination in the Philippines, but high-risk individuals (e.g., healthcare workers) may be prioritized if vaccines become available.
Consult local health authorities for updates on vaccine availability in SOCCSKSARGEN or BARMM.
๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ
Stay informed about mpox cases in your area through DOH updates. With 15 confirmed cases in Mindanao, including a new case in Zamboanga Sibugay, community transmission is a concern.
Avoid non-essential travel to outbreak hotspots and follow local health guidelines.
๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
Share accurate information from the DOH or local health offices to combat misinformation.
Recognize mpox symptoms (fever, headache, muscle aches, rash) and educate your community, especially in affected areas like South Cotabato and Maguindanao del Norte.
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