Mpox in Talisay

The mayor said the patient had been placed in quarantine according to Department of Health (DOH) protocols. He emphasized that there was no cause for alarm, as Mpox is a curable disease.

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“To our fellow Talisaynons: rest assured that MPOX is not dangerous and is very much curable. Somewhat similar lang gyud cya sa chickenpox or hang-ga. Angay lang gyud e-quarantine kung naa,” Gullas said.

He urged residents to remain calm, stay informed, and follow DOH guidelines. He also mentioned he had to secure official clearance from the DOH before issuing a formal statement.

SUSPECTED CASES IN MANDAUE AND LAPU-LAPU

In Mandaue City, a suspected case of Mpox is currently under investigation. Dr. Debra Catulong, head of the City Health Office, said a 39-year-old man sought medical consultation on May 29 for a persistent skin lesion that had lasted over a week.

A specimen was taken for testing to confirm whether the lesion was caused by Mpox.

Dr. Catulong explained that because Mpox is viral, a confirmatory diagnosis is essential to rule out other possible infections.

The patient was immediately isolated upon detection of the lesion, and his family members were also placed in quarantine. DOH personnel have since conducted health education with the family.