Thailand detects 1st monkeypox infection

Xinhua News Agency

BANGKOK — Thailand has detected its first case of monkeypox on the southern island of Phuket, according to the country’s disease control authority.

The infected person, a 27-year-old man who traveled from Nigeria to Phuket, had been sick for a week. He was confirmed to be infected with monkeypox on Thursday, according to Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Department of Disease Control.

Opas said local disease control authorities have stepped up efforts to identify any other potential infections in the province in order to limit the risk of spread. – gb

Popular

PBBM reaffirms PH commitment to international law in fostering regional peace

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday cautioned against calling all competing maritime disputes on the South China Sea equal, as he...

PBBM pushes for PH trade pact with India

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the government is “ready to act” and will work closely with its Indian business...

PBBM addresses criticisms, assures sufficient funds for gov’t agendas in his podcast

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In episode 2, part 3 of the BBM Podcast, which aired on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. refuted criticisms levied...

PH, India eye deeper health collaboration

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday met with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chair and Indian Health...