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“epidemic”

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on “epidemic”.

  1. A hospital turns to cot beds to accommodate a rising number of patients despite limited capacity. Six people have died from leptospirosis since 10 August.

    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…

  2. A generation silently exiting

    A generation silently exiting

    From 4,400 HIV cases in 2010, the Philippines faced nearly 29,600 new infections in 2024, a jump of 550 percent.

  3. Various health advocates are calling on the national government to impose stricter measures and regulations on electronic cigarettes and vapes which had been seen as a 'growing epidemic.'

    Poll bets urged: Combat ‘vices epidemic’

    Health experts urge election candidates to take action against the rising epidemic of cigarettes, vapes, and alcohol use among Filipino youth, calling for…