DOH Says Dengue Cases Rise to 250,000 Nationwide, 1,000 Dead The Department of Health announced that the dengue cases have risen to nearly 250,000 nationwide while the death toll reaches to over 1,000. Health Undersecretary Rolando Enrique Domingo urged the local government officials to exert extra effort to prevent the spread of Dengue. The mosquito-borne […]

DOH Urges Public To Prepare Pork Thoroughly Due To Swine Fever DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently urged the public to prepare and cook pork thoroughly in order to avoid the African Swine Fever. A report from GMA News states that the health agency confirmed the arrival of the African Swine Fever to […]

Child in Davao City Died of Meningococcemia – DOH DOH – The Department of Health confirmed that a child in Davao City died of the contagious disease, meningococcemia. One of the most serious health conditions that need a very strict medical attention is meningococcemia. It is an infection caused by a virus targeting the membranes […]

CHR Expressed Concern On The Increase In Number Of Dengue Cases CHR – The rapid increase in number of cases in dengue amid the ongoing national epidemic alarmed the Comission on Human Rights (CHR). It was previously reported that on July, the DOH declared a nationwide dengue alert due to the rapid increase of the […]

Leptospirosis Patients Confined In The NKTI Increase In Numbers LEPTOSPIROSIS – There is an increase in numbers of leptospirosis admitted at NKTI (National Kidney and Transplant Institute) on Tuesday. According to GMA News, the number rose from 28 to 32 patients who were confined inside the institute located in Quezon City. GMA’s James Agustin posted […]

DOH Urges Parents To Have Their Kids Vaccinated Against Polio DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged parents to vaccinate their children in order to fight against poliovirus. According to Inquirer, Philippines is now in danger of being polio-free for 19 years because fewer children are getting vaccinated. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said […]

Dengue Outbreak Declared in Iloilo City ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City is now under a dengue outbreak following the high records of the number of patients. During the rainy season in the Philippines, one of the diseases that are rampant is dengue fever or dengue. It is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause recurring […]

Department Of Health Declares National Dengue Alert DENGUE ALERT – The Department of Health (DOH) recently declared a nationwide dengue alert in lieu of the rapid increase of reported dengue cases. DOH previously warned the public on July 1 to take precautionary measures on possible diseases in the rainy season such as dengue and leptospirosis, […]

Health Department Raise Public Awareness Regarding Dengue & Leptospirosis During This Rainy Season The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public regarding the common diseases during this rainy season such as dengue and leptospirosis. On Monday (July 1, 2019), Health Secretary Francisco Duque III warned the public to take precautionary measures against the possible diseases […]

List of People with HIV Includes 4 Pregnant Women PREGNANT WOMEN – Among those who are in the list of people with HIV are four(4) women who are pregnant. Previously, the Department of Health (DOH) has released the data on the cases of people with HIV in the Philippines. Undeniably, the spike on the count […]