
DoH steps up lepto battle
With leptospirosis cases reportedly rising in Metro Manila amid continuous rains and flooding, newly appointed Department of Health Secretary Edwin Mercado…
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With leptospirosis cases reportedly rising in Metro Manila amid continuous rains and flooding, newly appointed Department of Health Secretary Edwin Mercado…
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The Department of Health (DOH) said San Lazaro Hospital in Manila has recorded at least three deaths from leptospirosis since 10 August, including a fatality…
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Newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Edwin Mercado inspected San Lazaro Hospital in Manila to ensure its readiness for an expected increase in…
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Health officials in Central Visayas urged parents Wednesday to consult medical professionals rather than social media posts regarding the ongoing…
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I believe that our health care system should be strengthened along with the government’s disaster preparedness and response.
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Leptospirosis cases in Quezon City have risen to 161 from 1 January to 13 August, according to the city’s latest leptospirosis surveillance update. Twenty…
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Two Department of Health (DoH) undersecretaries facing complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman have resigned, Malacañang confirmed Saturday.
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Ten people have died from leptospirosis in Iloilo province from 4 January to 8 August, amid 84 reported cases across 32 municipalities, according to the Iloilo…
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — High heat index forecasts prompted local chief executives to suspend public school classes in this city and throughout the province of…
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday again extended a waiver that allows foreign ships to carry oil and other commodities between…
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If water source safety is uncertain because of flooding, DoH advised boiling water thoroughly before consumption.
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PALO, Leyte — The Department of Health (DoH) in Eastern Visayas will launch an intensified simultaneous Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity on…
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‘Our office continues to respond to every challenge faced by our people, especially during the rainy season and calamities. Through unity and immediate action,…
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NUEVA ECIJA — The water elevation at Pantabangan Dam has risen to 180.83 meters as of 8 Aug., according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and…
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Health Secretary Jose "Brix" Pujalte Jr. has directed all public hospitals to establish leptospirosis fast lanes and ensure adequate…
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Tokyo’s defense minister said Tuesday the military needs to be boosted with a ‘sense of urgency and crisis.’
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Deal would not involve the payment of tolls and could be extended.
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Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Jose “Brix” S. Pujalte Jr. issued specific directives to intensify and accelerate existing initiatives instead of…
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