Two new mpox cases reported in Philippines; total rises to 14


DOH logo with a close-up of a hand with monkeypox symptoms. - Image via Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN

MANILA: Two more cases of mpox (formerly monkeypox) were reported in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday (Aug 28).

This figure brings the total number of mpox cases to 14 since July 2022.

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