Pertussis cases continue to spike
MANILA, Philippines — Cases of pertussis continue to rise nationwide, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
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13-Year-Old Philippines Girl Hides Being Bitten By Stray Dog, Dies Of Rabies 2 Months Later
A 13-year-old girl in the Philippines died of rabies after she was bitten by a stray dog and kept it secret from her parents. According to Metro, Jamaica Star Seraspe had been walking home from school in Tondo District, Manila, in the Philippines when a stray dog bit her on February 9.
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.
QC health workers trained on cough treatment
MANILA, Philippines: More than 300 Quezon City health workers (CHWs) and community volunteers underwent training on how to treat cough over the weekend.
DOH secures 3 million vaccines vs pertussis
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has secured around three million doses of vaccines against pertussis.
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.
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
MANILA, Philippines — A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
DoLE pushes flexible work arrangement
AMID dangerous spikes in heat index across the country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) is pushing for a flexible work arrangement to protect workers' health.