THE Ministry of Health (MOH) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has urged the public to remain vigilant but calm after reporting 46 cases of mpox (formerly monkeypox) across the region as of Sunday, June 8, 2025.
The total includes eight confirmed, 31 suspected, and seven probable cases. Eight patients have recovered from mpox, and no fatalities have been recorded to date. Some infected patients are still recovering.
In a public advisory, the MOH-BARMM assured close coordination with local government units and health agencies to contain the disease's spread.
BARMM Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua ordered the MOH to strengthen surveillance and provide proper medical care for affected individuals.
"We are doing everything we can to mitigate the spread of Mpox. Our teams are conducting specimen collections for confirmatory testing, and we have imposed self-restriction and isolation protocols for suspected and confirmed cases,” MOH-Barmm said in a statement.
It also designated specialized health facilities staffed by trained professionals to manage cases effectively.
"We have assigned well-equipped health centers with medical personnel following strict protocols to ensure proper treatment and containment," MOH-Barmm stated in its advisory.
For more inquiries and guidance, the MOH-Barmm said the public may contact its Operation Center Hotline at 09629270584. (SunStar Zamboanga)