The Department of Health (DOH) reassured the public on Tuesday that all reported cases of monkeypox (Mpox) in the Philippines remain mild and non-life-threatening. Officials confirmed that the country has not recorded any cases linked to the more severe variant of the virus.
“There has been no shift in the current status. All confirmed Mpox cases involve the milder Clade II strain, which typically resolves on its own,” stated Assistant Secretary and DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo. “We have not detected any cases of the more dangerous Clade Ib strain, which is known to have higher mortality.”
Domingo noted that local government units (LGUs) have successfully tracked and documented all Mpox cases. Although the number of suspected, probable, and confirmed cases was higher in 2024 than in 2025 so far, all incidents have been thoroughly accounted for.
The DOH emphasized that Mpox is primarily spread through close physical contact, particularly during intimate or sexual interactions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes Mpox as a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Common symptoms include skin rashes, swollen lymph nodes, fever, muscle pain, sore throat, headaches, and fatigue.
While most individuals recover within two to four weeks, those with compromised immune systems may face a higher risk of severe illness, the WHO added.
The DOH continues to monitor the situation closely and advises the public to maintain proper hygiene, report symptoms promptly, and avoid close contact with individuals showing signs of infection.
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