DOH lifts Code Blue alert
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has deactivated the Code Blue alert after cases of pertussis and measles continued to drop.
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Senate probe on anti-Sinovac campaign sought
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos is seeking an investiga- tion into the Pentagon’s alleged campaign to discredit the Chinese Sinovac vaccine at the height of the COVID pandemic.
Development partners making a difference: The European Union supports WHO in eight Asian countries prepare for the future
Communities across 8 countries in Southeast Asia gained better access to COVID-19 services, including vaccinations, and countries are now better prepared for future emerging diseases thanks to a dynamic 3-year project funded by the European Union (EU).
WHO lists key strategies to prevent pneumonia in kids
REDUCING exposure to indoor air pollution, ensuring adequate nutrition, promoting immunization, avoiding smoking near children, and improving housing conditions are among the ways to prevent pneumonia, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
Seniors in Valenzuela get anti-pneumonia shots
VALENZUELA City Mayor Weslie Gatchalian on Monday urged elderly residents to take advantage of the free anti-pneumonia shots, as Philippines Statistics Authority's data show that the malady is one of the leading causes of mortality among the elderly population.
Philippines ex-vaccine czar doubts alleged US-led ‘anti-vax’ campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Allies of the Philippine government at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic supported any vaccine available at the time, according to presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr.
DOH wants probe on US drive vs China’s Sinovac vaccine
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday said “appropriate” authorities should look into the alleged covert operation of the United States (US) to discredit the efficacy of Sinovac, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine of China, at the height of the pandemic.
DOH to probe report on US anti-vax campaign
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an investigation on the alleged secret operation of the United States to discredit China’s COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac at the height of the pandemic.