Measles, pertussis cases drop
MANILA, Philippines — Cases of measles-rubella (MR) and pertussis in the country have been declining.
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Mindanao LPA dissipates
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area in Mindanao dissipated yesterday, but rains will continue in other areas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Press Release - Sen. Tolentino vows to push for immediate gov't action as lahhar ravages Mt. Kanlaon communities
Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino has vowed to push for immediate government action to aid communities ravaged by lahar flows from Mt. Kanlaon, following the latter's eruption last June 3.
Philippines steps up screening for 'FLiRT' variants at entry points
MANILA, Philippines — All entry points in the Philippines have been ordered to implement stringent screening for visitors arriving from countries with cases of so-called “FLiRT” variants of COVID-19, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday.
Private sector access to treatment sought amid rising youth HIV cases
MANILA, Philippines — Alarmed by the rising cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among the country’s younger individuals, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa is pushing to make antiretroviral drugs (ARV) available in the private sector.
No mandatory masking amid new COVID-19 variant – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — There is no need to reimpose mandatory masking and additional vaccination amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said yesterday.
Workplace cancer screening for women rolled out
MANILA, Philippines — Cancer screening services for women will now be available in workplaces, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
Filipino nurses call for decent pay, more staff
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino nurses urgently need government action on fair wages, increased staffing and regularization of contract positions, an organization said on Sunday in commemoration of International Nurses Day.