Mpox Prevention: DOH Says Wearing Face Mask Is Not Effective

Mpox Prevention

Here are some Mpox prevention measures according to the DOH. MPOX PREVENTION – The Department of Health informs the public that wearing face masks is not effective in preventing this. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), monkeypox is caused by the virus Orthopoxvirus and is a zoonotic disease. This means that it is transmissible from animals … Read more

Mpox In Philippines: DOH Says No Need For Lockdown

Mpox In Philippines

Regarding the rising cases of Mpox in the Philippines, the DOH has this statement. MPOX IN PHILIPPINES – The Department of Health on Saturday, May 31, says there’s no need for lockdown despite the several confirmed cases. The very first mpox case in the Philippines was logged just last year in Metro Manila, and the … Read more

Mpox In Iloilo: First Case Confirmed With 4 Others Under Observation

Mpox In Iloilo

The first mpox case in Iloilo City has been logged. MPOX IN ILOILO – On Wednesday, the first case of monkeypox, also known as mpox, was confirmed according to the City Health Office (CHO). Monkeypox is a viral disease, and in a previous article, dated November 2024, four cases were confirmed by DOH-CALABARZON. Recently, on May … Read more

DOH Reminds Devotees During Senakulo: “Hindi kailangan sugatan ang sarili” 

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DOH Urges Devotees Not to Hurt Themselves During Senakulo  DOH – The Department of Health has reminded the Filipino devotees not to hurt themselves during ‘Senakulo’.  Senakulo is a traditional play performed in the Philippines during Holy Week, especially on Good Friday. It portrays the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The word “Senakulo” … Read more

Kiko Pangilinan Urges Removal of Booklet Requirement for PWDs

Kiko Pangilinan, PWD

Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan Calls on Government to Eliminate Medicine Booklet Requirement for PWDs as Well KIKO PANGILINAN – Former Senator Francis Pangilinan has called on the government to remove the purchase booklet requirement for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Former Senator Francis Pangilinan has called on the government to simplify the process for persons with disabilities … Read more

DOH Considers Ban on ‘Mukbang’ Vlogs

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DOH is Considering Banning ‘Mukbang’ Vlogs in the Philippines The Department of Health is considering banning ‘mukbang’ vlogs in the Philippines following the death of a vlogger in Iligan City. The health department is exploring the possibility of banning ‘mukbang’ vlogs in the Philippines after the vlogger’s death in Iligan City who created such content. … Read more

Pertussis Claims Life Of 1-month-old Baby In Negros Occidental

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In Negros Occidental, A Baby Passes Away Due To Pertussis PERTUSSIS – Health authorities reported the death of a 1-month-old male infant from a community in Negros Occidental who was diagnosed with pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough. Pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial illness, triggers severe and uncontrollable coughing spells, often followed by a … Read more