Mpox details: transmission, common symptoms, infection stages
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health is expecting the number of Mpox cases in the Philippines to rise as it ramps up testing.
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Human anthrax cases in Cagayan probed
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Health authorities in Cagayan are investigating possible cases of human anthrax infection following reports that two residents in Sto. Niño town have contracted the disease.
Two Cagayan residents suspected of having human anthrax
BAGUIO CITY — Health authorities are investigating potential human anthrax infections in Cagayan following reports that two villagers from Sto. Niño town contracted the disease after consuming carabao meat infected with Bacillus anthracis.
Ghana confirms first case mpox in 2024
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has recorded its first confirmed case of Mpox in 2024, health authorities said on Thursday, as the virus continues to spread in Africa.
Explainer: What is Sarcoma, Doc Willie Ong's rare cancer?
MANILA, Philippines — Cardiologist and content creator Dr. Willie Ong revealed earlier this week that he is battling "sarcoma cancer" in his stomach and currently undergoing treatment.
Unregistered drug for gout, uric acid being sold – FDA
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned the public against “AlcalisTM onecare® 2.8 g sachet,” a drug product being sold as a relief for gout symptoms and to regulate uric acid levels.
DOH calls for strict mpox screening in ‘skin-to-skin’ workplaces
THE Department of Health (DOH) is urging business establishments that involve skin-to-skin contact to adopt a strict screening process for its clients and staff members amid the threat of the mpox.
QC logs 2 more mpox cases
(UPDATE) QUEZON City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Sunday urged her constituents to take preventive measures against mpox (monkeypox) after health officials reported two new cases.