The World Health Organization assured that it will support the Department of Health as the Philippines detected its first case of monkeypox.
The World Health Organization assured that it will support the Department of Health as the Philippines detected its first case ofWHO Philippines Officer-in-Charge Dr. Graham Harrison said the organization will continue to work with the DOH to provide support in the implementation of national policies and plans.
“The DOH has been proactive towards preparedness, prevention, and response to monkeypox, and we will continue our support as the situation evolves,” he added.first case of monkeypox in the country is a 31-year-old patien Ho said three of the 10 close contacts were in the same household as the patient. The close contacts have not manifested any symptoms yet, she said., which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be a global health emergency -- the highest alarm it can sound.
Since early May, a surge in monkeypox infections has been reported outside the West and Central African countries where the disease has long been endemic.
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