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Sibugay confirms first Mpox case
Zamboanga Sibugay has recorded its first mpox case in a 3-year-old girl from Tungawan, who is now recovering.
The child received initial medical attention on May 5, with samples sent to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine for confirmation.
Following the confirmation, the patient and her family were placed under home quarantine, and contact tracing is underway.
All identified close contacts are currently under observation as per national health protocols.
Health officials are reminding the public to practice preventive measures such as mask-wearing, handwashing, and physical distancing to curb the spread of mpox.
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