Pertussis rise highest in Central Luzon, Central Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is monitoring Central Luzon and Central Visayas for posting the highest increase in pertussis cases in March.
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DOH issues warning on halo-halo, pools
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has cautioned the public against eating halo-halo to fight off the scorching summer heat.
Tayag retiring from DOH on April 15
MANILA, Philippines — After 35 years in public service, Department of Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag is retiring from the DOH on April 15.
Laguna city under state of calamity due to pertussis
LAGUNA – Santa Rosa City in this province has been placed under a state of calamity after it recorded 15 cases of pertussis.
232,890 vaccinated vs measles in BARMM
MANILA, Philippines — At least 232,890 children aged six months to nine years in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been vaccinated against measles, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday.
Women urged: Skip underwear at home
MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin has advised women not to use underwear at home this summer to avoid contracting fungal infections.
DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times higher since January
MANILA, Philippines — The number of pertussis cases nationwide has increased 20-fold this year from 2023, according to the Department of Health.
Measles vaccine drive launched in BARMM
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a non-selective immunization program against measles in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to contain an outbreak. Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag said that regardless if a child has received the measles vaccine, he would be vaccinated again.