DOH-11 confirms mpox cases, urges vigilance

On Friday, Davao City Health Office confirmed two cases of mpox in the city, one resulting in a fatality.

Reelectionist Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go renewed his call on Sunday for public vigilance and strengthened disease surveillance as state health experts confirmed additional cases in Davao City on April 16.

Both patients are being treated at Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) isolation facility, with one severely immunocompromised patient succumbing to complications unrelated directly to mpox.

The Department of Health in Davao Region (DOH-11) urged residents on Monday to be vigilant against false and unverified information circulating about the virus, emphasizing that prevention is better than cure.

Residents experiencing symptoms are advised to contact the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) at 09495011457 or seek immediate medical attention.

DOH-11 reassured the public that the reported cases involve the same Clade II variant of the mpox virus seen previously, with no increased danger and established response measures effectively in place.

Senator Go emphasized key preventive measures to reduce transmission risks, including avoiding close contact with symptomatic individuals and following health protocols issued by local health offices.