30/05/2025
📢 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝗠𝗣𝗼𝘅 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗽𝗼𝘅) 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁🚨
Issued on May 28, 2025 – Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines
The public is hereby alerted that as of May 23, 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a total of 52 Mpox (Monkeypox) cases in the Philippines.
🦠 What is Mpox?
Mpox is a contagious viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It spreads mainly through:
🔸 Close physical contact (skin-to-skin)
🔸 Respiratory droplets
🔸 Contact with contaminated materials like bedding or clothing
⚠️ Common Symptoms Include:
🔹 Fever
🔹 Headache
🔹 Muscle aches
🔹 Swollen lymph nodes
🔹 Fatigue
🔹 Rash that turns into pustules and scabs
While Mpox is often self-limiting, children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe symptoms.
🏥 The Municipal Health Office of Maramag urges all residents to:
✅ Remain vigilant
✅ Stay informed
✅ Report any suspected symptoms immediately
📍 If symptoms appear in your household or neighborhood:
🔹 Inform your Local Health Worker or the Municipal Health Office at once
🔹 Only ONE family member should report the suspected case to reduce exposure
🔹 The Municipal Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (MESU) will investigate and may collect samples for confirmation at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
🔹 Our Health Education and Promotion Officer (HEPO) is available for questions and guidance
🛡️ Protect Yourself and Your Community:
🔹 Practice good hygiene: Wash hands regularly or use alcohol-based sanitizers
🔹 Avoid close contact with symptomatic individuals and don’t share personal items
🔹 Use protective measures: Wear masks in enclosed/crowded places and practice physical distancing
🔹 Stay updated through official channels like DOH and local health authorities
🔹 Seek medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms
📣 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗼𝗻.This announcement is purely a preventive reminder to keep all Maramagnon informed and protected.
Let’s continue working together to ensure a safe and healthy municipality for all. 💚
DR. EVANGELINE C. REVILLA
Municipal Health Officer
ATTY. JOSE JOEL P. DOROMAL
Municipal Mayor