DA bans importation of live goats from US
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned the importation of live goats from the United States following the detection of Q fever cases in the country.
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Government to build P2.3 billion dialysis center
MANILA, Philippines — With the annual increase in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) cases, the Marcos administration will construct a P2.3-billion hemodialysis center at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City.
FDA approval on dengue vax, collaboration for zero death urged
MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Philippines Medicine Association (PMA) emphasized the possible increase of dengue cases in the following months, highlighted by climate change as it urged the public to get immunized.
Public urged: Take extra caution in handling goats, cattles
AMID the threat of the “Q” fever, an infectious disease expert yesterday urged the public, particularly those handling goats and cattles, to take extra precaution in doing so.
Farmers told to wear protection when handling goats, cattle
MANILA, Philippines — Goat and cattle raisers should wear protective gear including face masks and gloves when tending to their animals to avoid contracting Q fever, an infectious diseases expert said yesterday.
DA reports first case of Q fever in goats
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed on Friday the first case of Q fever affecting goats.
BAI culls goats from U.S. after detecting ‘Q Fever’
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on Friday depopulated more than five dozen goats imported from the U.S. following the detection of Q fever among some of the animals at a government breeding station in Marinduque.
Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day — report
PARIS, France — Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution, which is now the second biggest risk factor for early death worldwide, a report said Wednesday.