Press Release - Sen Nancy: Apply pandemic lessons in managing walking pneumonia
Given the high respiratory cases in PH
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BuCor mandates use of face masks anew
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has ordered the mandatory use of masks anew within its facilities due to the increasing number of cases of respiratory illness in the country.
Cordillera adds treatment capacity with two new HIV centers
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) Cordillera revealed on Friday the establishment of two additional Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) treatment hubs in the region.
Department of Agriculture lifts ban on poultry products from Ireland, Netherlands
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Ireland and the Netherlands after previously imposing prohibition due to the outbreak of bird flu in the two countries.
No need for masks despite walking pneumonia – expert
MANILA, Philippines — Despite reports that walking pneumonia cases have been recorded in the country, there is no need to revive the mandatory wearing of face masks, infectious diseases expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said yesterday.
EDITORAL - Walking pneumonia
A person is infected, but doesn’t feel sick, because he can easily move around as if in full health. It’s called “walking pneumonia” – the common term given to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, which has been identified as one of the causes of a surge in respiratory illnesses particularly among children in China.
‘Walking pneumonia’ not new, says DOH
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday sought to allay fears caused by reports that four cases of “walking pneumonia,” a form of lung infection, have been detected in the country.
DOH naglinaw: 'Walking pneumonia' cases ng Pilipinas magaling na | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Inilinaw ng Department of Health (DOH) na nag-"recover" na ang mga kaso ng walking pneumonia sa Pilipinas, bagay na pinangangambahan ngayon ng publiko.