Philippines Reports First 2024 Mpox Case, 10th Overall

Aug 19, 2024, 05:30 AM

The Philippines has reported a new case of mpox, marking the first detection of the virus in the country since December 2023. The case involves a 33-year-old Filipino male with no travel history, according to the health department. This is the first mpox case reported in 2024 and the 10th case overall in the Philippines. Health officials are currently awaiting test results to determine the strain of the virus.