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(File photo) MANILA - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday urged local government units (LGUs) to undertake proactive measures to help prevent monkeypox transmission and spread in their respective areas of jurisdictions. This came after the country reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox last week. "While everyone is assured that our public health surveillance systems are able to detect and confirm monkeypox cases, all LGUs are nonetheless called to carry out measures in close coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) in stemming the spread of this new virus," said DILG Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos, Jr. in a news release. Abalos said that while the country's health authorities are already strictly monitoring inbound and outbound travelers for monkeypox cases, it would be in the best interest of the LGUs to be prepared for any eventualities. "The adage prevention is better than cure still applies today. A ....

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