Laguna city under state of calamity due to pertussis
LAGUNA – Santa Rosa City in this province has been placed under a state of calamity after it recorded 15 cases of pertussis.
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Belmonte, Herbosa discuss pertussis response
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”
232,890 vaccinated vs measles in BARMM
MANILA, Philippines — At least 232,890 children aged six months to nine years in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been vaccinated against measles, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday.
Press Release - Senate Health Committee tackles pertussis outbreak concern as Chair Bong Go urges DOH to strengthen prevention and response measures
During a public hearing on Tuesday, April 2, conducted by the Senate Committee on Health joint with the Committee on Finance, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed significant concern over the reported cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, prompting discussions on the country's readiness and response strategies.
‘Rabies outbreak a cause for concern’
MANILA, Philippines — The outbreak of rabies in the country is a cause for concern, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
2 bayan sa Marinduque 'state of calamity' sa rabies; mga baboy at baka apektado | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Inilagay na sa state of calamity ang bayan ng Boac at Buenavista sa probinsya ng Marinduque dahil sa mataas na kaso ng rabies — ang ilan dito ay tumalon na kahit sa mga baboy at baka, bagay na kinakain ng tao.
Press Release - Poe to water providers: Aim for zero interruption this summer
Sen. Grace Poe served notice to water concessionaires to ensure continuous service to their customers as water shortage together with the intense heat could lead to outbreak of diseases.
Press Release - Gatchalian urges principals: Implement blended learning amid pertussis, extreme weather fears
Following the resumption of classes after the Lenten break, Senator Win Gatchalian urged principals to implement blended learning amid parents' concerns about the threats of pertussis or whooping cough and hot weather.