Common breastfeeding challenges solved!
MANILA, Philippines — Breast milk is best for babies, and studies show that breastfed children grow up to be stronger and more resistant to illnesses.
Infection latest news
64 provinces logged ASF cases – DA
MANILA, Philippines — At least 64 of the country’s 83 provinces have recorded cases of African swine fever (ASF) as the virus continues to batter the hog industry, latest data from the Department of Agriculture (DA) showed yesterday.
WHO chief 'very concerned' by Gaza infectious disease threat
GENEVA, Switzerland — World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Friday he was "very concerned" about the growing threat of infectious diseases in the Gaza Strip.
DOH sees possible increase in COVID-19 cases following detection of JN.1
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 26) — The Department of Health (DOH) said it is expecting an increase in COVID-19 cases following the detection of the Omicron subvariant JN.1 that has been driving up infections in other countries.
Philippines detects 18 cases of new COVID-19 variant JN.1
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Sunday that it has detected 18 cases of JN.1, a form of Omicron classified by the World Health Organization as a “variant of interest.”
WHO: JN.1 COVID ‘variant of interest’ poses low risk
THE World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the JN.1 coronavirus (COVID-19) strain as a “variant of interest” but said current evidence shows it poses low risk to public health.
New COVID-19 variant JN.1 may enter Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The new COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 now circulating in the US and other countries is expected to enter the country in “due time,” according to an infectious disease specialist.
Too quick to the draw
The recent outcry over the alleged mishandling of the arrival of a cruise ship in the port of Manila was a classic case of uninformed people and government agencies being “too quick to the draw” in finding fault, blaming the wrong party or covering their asses.