Mpox suspicion confirmed in Maasin City's single reported case
Maasin City in Eastern Visayas reported a suspected case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) on Friday, May 30, 2025. Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado confirmed the suspected case, which involves a 55-year-old female patient currently in isolation. Contact tracing efforts are underway to identify potential close contacts.
In an effort to safeguard public health, Mayor Mercado reinstated the mandatory use of face masks, physical distancing, and basic health protocols in the city. Mercado encouraged residents to stay informed about the virus and take appropriate precautions.
Although typically mild, mpox is a contagious disease that requires prompt isolation and medical attention. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends supportive care for symptoms such as pain and fever, while emphasizing nutrition, hydration, skin care, prevention of secondary infections, and treatment of co-infections, including HIV where present.
The Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas has yet to confirm any mpox cases in the region as of May 29, 2025, based on a report from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU). The DOH reminded the public to remain informed about accurate information regarding mpox to prevent misinformation.
Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, presents symptoms akin to smallpox, including rashes that resemble blisters or pimples, fever, headaches, body aches, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes.
Public safety measures advised by health authorities include frequent and proper hand washing, sanitizing objects frequently, and wearing long sleeves, pants, and a face mask in public places. Anyone experiencing symptoms of mpox is urged to seek immediate medical consultations at the nearest health center.
While there are no specific updates regarding mpox cases in Maasin City, the Philippines has reported multiple infections across various regions. Health advisories emphasize the importance of prevention, hygiene, awareness, and contact tracing to mitigate the spread of the virus. (Ronald Reyes/our website Philippines)
- Despite no confirmed cases in Maasin City, the Philippines has reported multiple infections of mpox, urging the importance of prevention, hygiene, awareness, and contact tracing.
- As mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, presents symptoms similar to smallpox, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends supportive care such as nutrition, hydration, and skin care, as well as treatment of co-infections like HIV where present.
- Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado and the Department of Health (DOH) advise residents to reinforce public health measures, including mask-wearing, physical distancing, and basic health protocols, to safeguard against the possible spread of mpox.
- For those experiencing symptoms of mpox, such as rashes, fever, headaches, and fatigue, medical consultations at the nearest health center are strongly encouraged to promptly address this medical-condition, while fitness-and-exercise, mental-health, and cbd products may also support overall health-and-wellness.
