The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday confirmed that another Filipino peacekeeper who recently came home from Ebola-hit Liberia and who suddenly developed sore throat is being closely monitored.

“Yes, there was one peacekeeper, who was examined to have sore throat. Initial treatment through antibiotics was already given him,” acting Health Secretary Janette Garin said in a press briefing.

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