Thailand sounds alarm after anthrax outbreak in Laos
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand ordered a close watch on livestock on Thursday after an outbreak of anthrax in neighboring Laos, where more than 50 suspected human cases have been reported.
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Cavite declares state of calamity due to pertussis outbreak
MANILA, Philippines — The province of Cavite was placed under a state of calamity due to the rising cases of pertussis or whooping cough.
DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times higher since January
MANILA, Philippines — The number of pertussis cases nationwide has increased 20-fold this year from 2023, according to the Department of Health.
Dairy cattle in Texas, Kansas test positive for bird flu
Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, U.S. officials said Monday.
More jabs vs pertussis, measles arriving soon — DOH
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is receiving three million doses of a vaccine that protects people from pertussis soon as cases of whooping cough increase, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
DA declares Sultan Kuradat as bird flu-free province
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has declared Sultan Kuradat as avian influenza-free province, allowing movement of birds including chickens, duck and other poultry products within and outside the province.
Kids advised to wear masks
MANILA, Philippines — People, especially children, have been advised to wear face masks as a form of protection after the Department of Health (DOH) sounded the alarm over the rising cases of pertussis or whooping cough in the country.
DOH launches intensified campaign vs measles
MANILA, Philippines — A renewed and intensified vaccination campaign against measles has been launched by the Department of Health.