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DOH says country has ready response for monkeypox

Published: July 24, 2022

DOH OIC Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire (File photo) MANILA -Refusing to be caught flat-footed, the Department of Health (DOH) and its partners have been preparing for the monkeypox virus ever since an uptick in cases was reported in other countries in May 2022. This, as World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has declared monkeypox to be a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Following the declaration, WHO also issued temporary recommendations (TRs) to guide the response of countries around the world that might be affected by the v...

Source: philippinetimes.com

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Maria Rosario Singh Vergeire Department Of Health World Health Organization Doh Oic Dr Maria Rosario Singh Vergeire File Photo Manila Refusing To Be Caught Flat Footed He Department Of Health Doh And Its Partners Have Been Preparing For The Monkeypox Virus Ever Since An Uptick In Cases Was Reported Other Countries May 2022 This S World Health Organization Who Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Has Declared Monkeypox To Bea Public Emergency Of International Concern Pheic Following The Declaration Ho Also Issued Temporary Recommendations Trs To Guide The Response Of Countries Around World That Might Be Affected By Virus For Like Philippines With No History Monkeypox In Humans Ome Of The Guidelines Include Following Activate Multi Sectoral Coordination Mechanisms For Readiness And Response O Stop Human To Transmission Avoid Stigmatization And Discrimination Against Any Individual Or Population Group That May Be Affected O Help Prevent Further Undetected Transmission The World Health Body Also Recommends Intensified Epidemiology And Disease Surveillance As Well Raising Awareness Training Of Workers About Virus Elated Prevention And Protective Measures Nd Symptoms And Signs Among Communities That Are Currently Affected As Well Other Population Groups May Be At Risk Others For Her Part Oh Oic Dr Maria Rosario Singh Vergeire Has Assured The Public That There Is No Reported Case In Philippines Yet And They Are Doing Everything To Prevent It From Entering Country Quot Hanggang Sa Ngayon Ala Pa Rin Pong Nakitaan Sa Pilipinas Na Pasok Depenisyon Ng Isang Suspect Monkeypox Case Ang Itsura Ay Karaniwang Naipapaliwanag Ibang Mga Sakit Kahawig Gunit Hindi Nito Kapareho Up To Now Here Has Been No Finding In The Philippines That Fits Definition Ofa Suspect Monkeypox Case Clinical Presentation Is Often Explained By Other Diseases Look Like Ut Is Not The Same Uot She Said Quot The Doh Will Keep Filipino Public Updated With Factual Information Uot Vergeire Added She Also Reported That Their Preparations Were All Aligned With Who 39s List Of Temporary Recommendations Which Include Aggressive Information Nd Educational Campaign About The Disease In Coordination With Other Relevant Government Offices And Private Partners Quot Consistent Who Recommendations He Doh Has Been Carefully Communicating The Risk Of Monkeypox Transmission Along With Other Pertinent Facts About Its Causative Agent And Clinical Presentation Emphasizes Across All Guidelines Advisories That Any Individual Can Get Uot Vergeire Said She Also Reported That They Have Been Holding Online Town Halls And Meetings With Health Care Workers Oh Regional Offices Nd Local Health Officials In The Past Weeks To Educate And Help Them Detect Stop Virus From Spreading Quot Doh Is Currently Working With Civil Society Organizations

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