TREÑAS WARNS VS MPOX SPREAD IN ILOILO CITY

TREÑAS WARNS VS MPOX SPREAD IN ILOILO CITY

The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) announced that the city has recorded four confirmed and two suspected cases of monkeypox (Mpox).“We have a total of six cases as of now, four of which are laboratory-confirmed,” said CHO Head Dr. Mary Ann Diaz during a press conference.All patients are separate cases, with one having a travel history within the country. They are currently in isolation, receiving medical treatment, and are in stable condition.“…

Bacolod: Amid emerging diseases, guv rules out closing borders - Radio Philippines Network

Bacolod City – Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson recently ruled out closing the borders of Negros Occidental, amid confirmed emerging diseases in the islands of Panay and Siquijor, which already logged two fatalities. “We are not experiencing any cases of mpox, glanders, or melioidosis in Negros Island,” according to Lacson. However, the Negros Oriental provincial government has created an mpox task force to institutionalize measures to prevent and c…

No plans yet to delay class openings, but officials warn mpox situation may change

ILOILO City – With confirmed mpox cases in the city rising to four and two more under investigation, the City Health Office (CHO) is moving to strengthen preventive measures in schools ahead of class openings — but has ruled out, for now, any cancellation or postponement. City Health Officer Dr. Mary Ann Diaz said that […]

Lab-confirmed mpox cases in Iloilo City now 4

By Perla Lena MPOX WATCH. Iloilo City Health Office head Dr. Mary Ann Diaz (left) reports that laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in the city have increased to four in a media briefing on Monday (June 2, 2025). She also said they are still waiting for the results of the test on two other suspected cases. (PNA photo by Perla Lena) ILOILO CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) on Monday reported three more laboratory-confirmed mpox (formerly monkeypox) …