ASF vaccine trial to proceed – DA
MANILA, Philippines — The trial for African swine fever vaccine will proceed despite the reported ASF outbreaks in source-country Vietnam, according to an official of the Department of Agriculture.
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Hand washing can prevent spread of HFMD
A HEALTH expert on Friday said frequent hand washing can prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD).
WHO fails to catch up with consumer-led innovation to end smoking
THE World Health Organization (WHO) and other anti-vaping groups have failed to catch up with consumer-driven public health innovations, particularly smoke-free technologies that are now helping millions of smokers quit, according to tobacco harm reduction (THR) advocates.
Jails are hotbeds for skin, respiratory diseases – DOH
WITH congested airflow and cramped spaces, the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday said jails and other detention facilities can be deemed as hotbeds for respiratory ailments and skin diseases for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).
UN warns of gaps as global childhood immunization levels stall
GENEVA, Switzerland — Global childhood vaccination levels have stalled, leaving millions more children un- or under-vaccinated than before the pandemic, the UN said Monday, warning of dangerous coverage gaps enabling outbreaks of diseases like measles.
DA to stop ASF vaccine trial if problem arises
MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Department of Agriculture has given assurance that DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. would stop the trial of African swine fever (ASF) should problems arise.
Dry Eye Disease: An 'unnoticed epidemic'
MANILA, Philippines — Our eyes are the "windows" to our souls. It is one of the most important parts of the human body.
First border control facilities for imported agri products set for early 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday its plan to launch its first border control facilities for imported animal and plant products by early 2025, aiming to prevent the entry of diseases into the country such as Q fever.