
Manila declares leptospirosis outbreak
Manila declares a leptospirosis epidemic as cases surge following flooding, with city hospitals nearing capacity and free doxycycline distributed to exposed…
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Manila declares a leptospirosis epidemic as cases surge following flooding, with city hospitals nearing capacity and free doxycycline distributed to exposed…
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From 4,400 HIV cases in 2010, the Philippines faced nearly 29,600 new infections in 2024, a jump of 550 percent.
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One could overdose by taking two to three pills at once, it being 40 times more powerful than heroin.
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The homeless seek comfort to alleviate their misery; there is today a fentanyl epidemic in many parts of the US.
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Explore the alarming rise of vaping among Filipino students, its serious health consequences including a recent death, and efforts by schools and health…
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‘By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic. And we’ll be able to eliminate those exposures.’
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Health experts urge election candidates to take action against the rising epidemic of cigarettes, vapes, and alcohol use among Filipino youth, calling for…
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A new study reveals that despite efforts to reduce HIV in the Philippines, progress is slow, with rising cases and low prevention coverage. The study…
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