Flu-like cases down from holiday season
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday reported a downward trend in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases.
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10M Pinoys exposed to schistosomiasis
AROUND 10 million people living in 28 provinces in the Philippines are exposed to schistosomiasis, a neglected parasitic disease, the Department of Health (DoH) said.
DOH logs 7 rabies deaths
MANILA, Philippines — Seven people died of rabies as cases increased nationwide early this month.
DA’s Bureau of Animal Industry confirms ASF cases in Mindoro
The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal industry today (22 January 2024) confirmed new cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in three towns of Occidental Mindoro, prompting local government units to conduct thorough surveillance, immediately depopulate infected hogs, and implement preventive culling around affected areas. BAI also detected Monday recurrence of a positive case in Naujan, keeping the Oriental Mindoro town under tight monitoring and movement of hogs within town limits. BAI confirmed the ASF cases in Occidental Mindoro on January 12, a few days after a couple of barangays in Sta. Cruz and San Jose reported unusual number of pig deaths.
ASF outbreak logged in Occidental Mindoro
MANILA, Philippines — African swine fever continues to wreak havoc in the country’s hog industry, with Occidental Mindoro becoming the latest to report an ASF outbreak, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.
DA bans poultry from California, Ohio
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned imported poultry products from California and Ohio in the US amid the outbreak of avian flu.
EXPLAINER: What is gastroenteritis and how to treat it?
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 11) — Gastroenteritis, a short-term illness caused by viruses and bacteria in the digestive system, has so far afflicted over 2,000 people in Baguio City.
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.