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varicella-zoster virus (VZV)

DoH reminds public: Safe sex reduces HIV risk
The Department of Health (DoH) over the weekend reminded the public that practicing safe sex, such as using condoms and consistently using oral Pre-Exposure…
2 December 20243 MIN READ
Cagayan Valley now bird flu-free
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday declared Cagayan Valley an avian influenza-free province.
8 November 20241 MIN READ
DoH logs 28 HIV deaths in August
The Philippines recorded 28 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) deaths in August, the Department of Health (DoH) reported Friday.
12 October 20241 MIN READ
Rethink travel to Marburg-hit Rwanda, U.S. warns nationals
With a fatality rate of up to 88 percent, the highly infectious hemorrhagic fever is often accompanied by bleeding and organ failure
9 October 20241 MIN READ
Uganda to close schools after eight children die of Ebola
Uganda will close schools nationwide later this month after 23 Ebola cases were confirmed among pupils, including eight children who died, the country's first…
8 November 20222 MIN READ