Philippines says new mpox case 'not' deadly variant
MANILA, Philippines — The first mpox case reported by the Philippines this year is a mild variant and not the deadly strain sparking global alarm, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Wednesday.
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Press Release - PhilHealth to study the removal of single confinement policy after prodding from Bong Go
"Dapat masanay kang tumulong sa mahihirap," firmly said Senate Committee on Health Chairperson Senator Christopher "Bong" Go as he urged Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) CEO and President Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr., to scrap its single period of confinement policy.
Blood donors needed as dengue cases rise
MANILA, Philippines — The public has been urged to donate blood as dengue cases in the country continue to rise, according to the Philippine Red Cross.
NPC warns against taking photos of patients
MANILA, Philippines — Health care workers should be cautious when taking photos or videos while working, the National Privacy Commission said yesterday.
DOH: 1st mpox case this year recorded
MANILA, Philippines — Days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, a case of the viral disease was detected in the country on Sunday, the first for this year and 10th since 2022.
Press Release - Bong Go calls for vigilance and immediate preventive measures against leptospirosis amid surge in cases
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, has issued a critical reminder to the public to heed the advice of health workers and adhere to health protocols, especially in the aftermath of disasters like typhoons.
DOH detects new mpox case after global health emergency declared
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health has detected one new mpox (formerly monkeypox) case in the Philippines, its tenth case overall and the first case reported since the World Health Organization's latest declaration of the outbreak as a "public health emergency of international concern."
Community participation urged vs rising leptospirosis cases
MANILA, Philippines — With the uptick in leptospirosis cases in Metro Manila, Sen. Bong Go is calling for an increased community vigilance and a multifaceted approach to disease prevention.