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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — A former passenger on a cruise ship stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being treated in a Zurich hospital for the virus,…
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — A former passenger on a cruise ship stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being treated in a Zurich hospital for the virus,…
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The Department of Health (DoH) announced Tuesday that there are no recorded cases of hantavirus in the Philippines, following concerns over an outbreak on an…
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A 70-year-old passenger died on board while his 69-year-old wife died in a Johannesburg hospital.
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Health officials reported 143 measles cases in Quezon City between 1 January and 15 April, warning that nearly one-sixth of those infected are infants too…
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A new study by the University of Bristol has identified a critical gap in the Philippines’ pandemic preparedness — its prison system — highlighting the need…
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A two-day transport strike ended Friday, 20 March, but commuter advocates said the government failed to offer concrete solutions to the worsening impact of…
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A business process outsourcing (BPO) workers’ organization is calling on employees in the sector to join an upcoming nationwide transport strike, warning that…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy free shuttle services across Metro Manila on 19 March to assist commuters affected by a…
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The LTFRB said it remains in close coordination with PISTON but said it must balance relief for drivers with affordability for commuters.
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The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division reported Friday that 100 measles cases had been recorded in the city since the start of the year.
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BEIJING (AFP) — Passenger train services between China and North Korea were set to resume on Thursday following a six-year hiatus, railway authorities and tour…
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The Department of Health (DoH) warned Saturday that Mindanao remains at risk for a measles outbreak as many children in the region have yet to be vaccinated.
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The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 22 January 2026, ending decades of membership and financial support for…
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A catering service linked to a food poisoning outbreak that sickened at least 77 residents during a barangay Christmas party in December…
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Measles and rubella cases in the country rose 32 percent in 2025, prompting health officials to launch a massive nationwide immunization campaign targeting 11…
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More than 1,000 German doctors are allegedly being prosecuted for issuing exemptions from vaccines and wearing masks during the pandemic.
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The Covid-19 pandemic, an unprecedented global tragedy, is to blame for the spread of another epidemic — online gambling — where highly tech-savvy Filipinos…
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