Patricia Antonette Merecido

Mpox in the Philippines: A Systematic Review of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Public Health Preparedness

Patricia Antonette Merecido, Arbee Mae L. Castro, Anthony Vince P. Bongo, Fritz A. Bucao & Chanelie B. Tabliga · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2026

Mpox has re-emerged as a global public health concern since 2022, yet Philippine-specific evidence on its epidemiology, surveillance, and preparedness remains fragmented. This systematic review synthesized available evidence on mpox occurrence, surveillance practices, laboratory...