

Dr. Cynthia Saloma of the Philippine Genome Center explains the difference of SARS-CoV-2 and the new UK Strain Variant. (Source: Department of Health)
Attention: Healthcare Practitioners
Here is the updated DOH guidelines on the management and referrals of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases under Code Red.
The Department of Health (DOH) recently confirmed a localized transmission of COVID-19 in the country. With this, the DOH raised the Code Red Alert Level 4, Sub-level 1 of the COVID-19 Alert System.
Know what does Code Red Alert Level 4, Sub-level 1 mean. What can we do in the advent of this declaration? See this infographics from the DOH.
Dr. Jemelyn Garcia, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Maria Sonia Salamat, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Marja B. Buensalido, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Emmerson Gale Vista, FPDS
Dr. Clarisse Garcia-Mendoza, FPDS
Dr. Kingbherly L. Li, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Yvette Silubrico, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Chatie Olasiman, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Ma. Charmian Hufano, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Mitzie Lou Osabel, FPCP, FPSMID
Dr. Janice C. Caoili, FPCP, FPSMID
The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) Guidance on the Management of Mpox, Ver. 1 provides the basic and most updated information on management of patients confirmed with mpox.
This guidance complements the mpox recommendations of the DOH (Updated Interim Guidelines on the Prevention, Detection, and Management of MPOX, by Department of Health, August 26, 2024, Department Memorandum 2024-0306) and PHICS-PHICNA (Interim Guidelines on the Prevention and Control of Monkeypox version 1).
The antivirals, immunoglobulin and vaccines discussed below are not available locally. In our local situation, we should maximize supportive care for mpox cases.