

As we eagerly await the celebration of the Society’s 50 years as the leading Microbiology and Infectious Disease Organization in the country, let us trace with fondness the golden path we have traversed. (Visit https://www.psmid.org/history/)
Here is the joint statement of the DOH, DILG, and DOT regarding public gatherings, meetings, and festivals issued last February 18, 2020.
When: February 18, 2020
Time: 10AM
Speaker: Dr. Rontgene M. Solante, MD, FPCP
Moderator: Dr. Karl Evans R. Henson, MD, FPCP, FPSMID
Access us via http://zoom.us
Passcode: 281-571-085
See you there! #PSMIDSoMed
PCP and PSMID invites you to a free Webinar on #COVID19
— PSMID Philippines (@psmidorg) February 17, 2020
When: February 18, 2020
Time: 10AM
Speaker: Dr. Rontgene M. Solante, MD, FPCP
Moderator: Dr. Karl Evans R. Henson, MD, FPCP, FPSMID
Access us via https://t.co/iugLyAsXLS
Passcode: 281-571-085
See you there!#PSMIDSoMed pic.twitter.com/8TYThigXHP
At times like this, proper hand hygiene is MOST important (redundant as it may sound)! Having clean hands will limit the transmission of any infection as we unconsciously touch our face which may lead to us contracting an infection.
The question is HOW DO WE WASH OUR HANDS?
Don’t forget rubbing with 70% alcohol after washing your hands for 20 seconds is also encouraged!
Please use accordingly in managing cases of suspected COVID-19 Infection
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.