No mandatory masking amid new COVID-19 variant – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — There is no need to reimpose mandatory masking and additional vaccination amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said yesterday.
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Pandemic agreement would not infringe state sovereignty — WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland — A global agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, which is still in negotiation, would not encroach on state sovereignty, the World Health Organization insisted Tuesday.
‘Dr. Stranger’
More than 50 percent of consumer products in all Filipino homes undergo some form of screening, testing or review by the Food and Drug Administration. There is no doubt that among the gatekeepers or regulatory agencies in all countries, the FDA is one of the most vital and under-appreciated.
Fire starters and careless conclusions
All it takes is a spark and you could burn down a large forest. And just like dry leaves and tinder, a gossip or, as in the song made famous by the late George Michael, “Careless Whispers” can ruin lives or scare people into panic.
Pandemic agreement talks go to the wire
GENEVA, Switzerland — Hectic last-ditch talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics rolled into the final day on Friday with a deal still up in the air.
Pertussis cases continue to spike
MANILA, Philippines — Cases of pertussis continue to rise nationwide, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
DA: 1 Pinoy died daily of rabies in 2023
MANILA, Philippines — At least one Filipino died daily in 2023 due to rabies, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Measles, rubella cases up 39 percent
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded over 2,000 cases of measles and rubella nationwide.