
25/04/2025
𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐗 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘
CENTRAL MINDANAO-The Integrated Provincial Health Office of Cotabato Province has received information from the DOH-CHD SOCCSKSARGEN confirming one (1) case of monkeypox, Clade 2, today, April 25, 2025.
The patient is a 30-year-old male from the Municipality of Tulunan, Cotabato Province. The patient has been informed since detection and is currently stable and isolated. The patient sought early consultation and has been cooperative with the local health office’s contact tracing initiatives. All close contacts identified have been traced and quarantined. None of the close contacts are showing any signs or symptoms of the disease. The Provincial and Municipal Health Offices charged with the care of the patient are currently on alert and has exhausted all public health measures to ensure that the spread of this disease is controlled and to prevent further spread of the disease.
The public are advised to remain calm and vigilant. Keep yourself informed on the preventive procedures for avoiding infectious diseases such as Monkey Pox.
What is Monkeypox? What is Clade 2?
1. Mpox is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus. A global outbreak of Clade 2 began in 2022 and continues to this day. Clade 2 mpox is considered less severe than clade 1 mpox and than 99% of people survive their infection
What are the signs and symptoms to watch out for?
1. Fever followed by Skin rash or mucosal lesions that look like blisters or raised firm lesions 1-3 days after, it may present on face, palms and soles of the feet
2. Swollen lymph nodes or sore throat
3. Muscle aches and back pain
4. Headache and low energy
How is Mpox Spread?
1. Through person-to-person transmission through direct contact with skin or mucosal lesions (talking or breathing, kissing, touching, hugging, or sexual in*******se, and/or through respiratory secretions)
2. Indirect contact with contaminated bedding, clothing, or linens or other objects
What can I do to avoid monkey pox?
1. Observe respiratory etiquette such as covering your mouth and noses when coughing or sneezing
2. Use masks when going out in a crowded public space and when experiencing respiratory signs and symptoms such as coughing and sneezing and runny nose
3. Ensure good airflow
4. Wash hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
5. Refrain from contact with individuals who have signs and symptoms
Further updates will be shared to the public once relevant information becomes available.(Garry Fuerzas-with IDCD-PGO-NCOT)