Two mpox cases confirmed in Bangsamoro region of Philippines
Health ministry monitors six more potential infections
COTABATO, Philippines (MNTV) — The Bangsamoro health ministry has confirmed two cases of mpox (monkeypox) in Maguindanao del Norte and is monitoring six suspected cases, according to the Philippines News Agency.
The confirmed cases involve a 59-year-old woman from Sultan Kudarat and a 28-year-old woman from Datu Odin Sinsuat.
Both have recovered, Health Minister Dr. Kadil Sinolinding of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) said during an online briefing.
“Contact tracing is underway for their recent close contacts,” Sinolinding stated.
The six suspected cases include three individuals from Cotabato City and one each from Sultan Kudarat, Parang, and Datu Montawal.
Samples have been sent to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Manila for confirmatory testing.
“All are adhering to health protocols as we await the results,” Sinolinding added.
The ministry has urged residents to report any symptoms immediately, stressing that early detection is key to preventing further spread.
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