Day: August 19, 2024
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DOH Identifies New mpox Case Following Global Health Emergency Declaration
The Philippines has detected its tenth mpox case, involving a 33-year-old Filipino male with no recent travel history. The patient developed symptoms, including a fever and rash, and was confirmed positive through a PCR test. The Department of Health (DOH) emphasized that the virus spreads through close contact and contaminated materials and can be killed…