DoH: Cholera cases 282% higher this year at 3,729
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Cholera outbreak declared in Bacolod
Cholera outbreak declared in Bacolod
Cholera outbreak ‘serious threat’ to Middle East
Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity.
Baguio urges stronger community action against El Niño threats
Baguio City health officials are urging stronger community action to confront worsening El Niño threats, from water shortages and aquifer depletion to rising…
DSWD assures ‘Jerry Can’ water filtration safety
DSWD will distribute portable Jerry Can water filtration kits to drought-hit communities amid anticipated El Niño conditions, with filters certified to remove…
Why your stomach acts up when the rain won’t stop
Rainy-season flooding and humidity can increase the risk of food- and waterborne illnesses, making gut health, safe food practices, hydration and probiotics…
CHSO urges caution amid gastro rise
Baguio City reported a rise in acute gastroenteritis cases, with rotavirus and typhoid fever infections driving the increase. Health officials urged residents…
Baguio logs rise in acute gastroenteritis cases
Baguio City health officials reported an increase in acute gastroenteritis cases, with rotavirus and typhoid fever driving the rise. Residents are urged to use…
UN lists South Sudan wildlife site as endangered
UNESCO adds South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo migratory landscape to its World Heritage in Danger list, recognizing its vast wildlife migration while highlighting…
China curbs swine imports
The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Animal Industry said China’s restriction on importing pigs and swine products from the Philippines will have minimal…
Doctor not convinced by DSWD’s water filtration system
Dr. Mata, a pediatrician and a social media personality shared his thoughts on the matter. According to the health professional, if what he understands from…
DSWD prepares over 2 million food packs as Typhoon Uwan nears
The DSWD is on full alert with more than 2 million food packs and emergency supplies prepositioned nationwide as Super Typhoon Uwan threatens Luzon. Learn how…
Vaccine alliance fears million deaths from funding cuts
If 15 percent of the budget goes, vaccination campaigns will suffer.
DSWD has sufficient stockpile of FFPs
‘When the PCG vessel arrives with 5,500 FFPs, the total prepositioned food packs in Batanes will be 7,158 by October 31,’ Special Assistant to the Secretary…
Rains seen worsening food contamination
‘All vegetables and fruits can also get contaminated immediately, and consuming contaminated food and fruits can lead to gastrointestinal infections and other…
