Bacolod Steps up Border Control vs Monkeypox

Bacolod steps up border control vs monkeypox

BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Albee Benitez has ordered stepped up border control in all entry points here as a precautionary measure against monkeypox following reported cases in Iloilo City.**media[16418]**In a press briefing on Monday, Benitez stressed the need to install scanners in airports and seaports to enable health authorities to identify a traveler or person entering the city with monkeypox symptoms.“We just want make sure there is prevention …

Amid emerging diseases, guv rules out closing borders

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Monday ruled out closing the borders of Negros Occidental, amid confirmed emerging diseases in the

Bacolod City declared ASF-free

BACOLOD City – The city government has officially declared Bacolod as free from African Swine Fever (ASF) following months of stringent disease control measures and veterinary surveillance. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez issued Executive Order No. 11 yesterday, formally declaring the city’s ASF-free status. This comes after the confirmation of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Region […]

Negros, Bacolod officials take steps to prevent entry, spread of Mpox

Negros Island and Bacolod City officials announced on Monday, June 2, the implementation of preemptive measures versus the entry and spread of Mpox in their areas. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez has directed inspections at points of entry into Bacolod City, while Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria has created a task force to prevent the […]

Bacolod: Prioritize patients with mpox symptoms – DOH to hospitals - Radio Philippines Network

BACOLOD CITY – Amid the threat of Monkeypox that has been detected just across the Guimaras Strait, the Department of Health has ordered medical facilities in Negros Island Region to prioritize for treatment, individuals with skin lesions and those with its symptoms. The DOH NIR made the advisory in the wake of confirmation of a mpox case in Iloilo, while four others are currently under observation. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Girlie Pinongan …