WHO calls for cholera vaccine production boost
GENEVA, Switzerland — The head of the World Health Organization on Thursday called for increased production of cholera vaccines, highlighting what he called a "critical shortage" around the globe.
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EDITORIAL - Mpox high alert
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency. The WHO issued the highest alert level for the viral disease once known as monkeypox after 14,000 cases and 524 deaths were recorded in Africa so far this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Africa declared mpox a public health emergency a day before the WHO issued its alert.
South Korean sniffer dog searches for post-Olympic bedbugs
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said it had deployed its first sniffer dog trained to detect bedbugs to prevent a possible infestation as athletes return from the Paris Olympics.
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation.
Over 60% of SLH lepto cases severe, moderate
MANILA, Philippines — The bulk of leptospirosis admissions at the San Lazaro Hospital (SLH) are severe and moderate cases, infectious diseases specialist Dr. Rontgene Solante reported yesterday.
DA setting up livestock checkpoints to prevent diseased hogs transport, stop rapid ASF spread
The Department of Agriculture will set up several livestock checkpoints across Luzon in response to the rapid spread of African Swine Fever in Batangas, which is suspected to have been exacerbated by unscrupulous hog traders selling diseased pigs.
DA chief forms panel to study viability of local FMD vaccine production
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has created a technical working group to study the feasibility and viability of manufacturing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines in the Philippines.
DOH wants ban on swimming in floods
MANILA, Philippines — As cases of leptospirosis continue to rise, the Department of Health (DOH) plans to ask local government units, especially in flood-prone areas, to ban swimming in floodwaters.