Measles, rubella cases up 39 percent
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded over 2,000 cases of measles and rubella nationwide.
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Measles, pertussis outbreaks stress need for improved vaccination — UNICEF
MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing measles and pertussis outbreaks serve as a "wake-up call" for the Philippines to improve its vaccination program, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
WHO approves simpler cholera vaccine
GENEVA, Switzerland — The WHO announced Friday it had approved a new, simpler version of an existing oral cholera vaccine, which should help increase the number of available doses as global cases surge.
Pertussis outbreaks: Doctor consultations, medicine delivery
MANILA, Philippines — Mobile healthcare application KonsultaMD is offering doctor consultations as several Philippine cities are experiencing a spread of Pertussis or Whooping Cough.
DA lifts ban on poultry products from Belgium, France
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Belgium and France, saying the outbreak of avian influenza in the two countries has already been contained.
DOH to aid Pasig as pertussis cases rise
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) would extend assistance to the city government of Pasig, where an increasing number of cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been reported, an official said recently.
Deadly Whooping Cough Outbreak Spreads Globally. Here's All You Need To Know
Whooping cough is making a comeback in several parts of the world, with deaths reported in China, the Philippines, Czech Republic and the Netherlands, and outbreaks in countries including the US and UK.
Pertussis rise highest in Central Luzon, Central Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is monitoring Central Luzon and Central Visayas for posting the highest increase in pertussis cases in March.