The Department of Health (DOH) has has detected 693 more cases of two Omicron subvariants of the Covid-19 virus, and 677 of the total count are BA.5 cases and 16 are
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PH logs 230% hike in Cholera cases from Jan. 1-Aug. 6
The Philippines country has also logged 2,650 cholera cases from January 1 to August 6, 230 percent higher than the figure in the same period in 2021, as if the
DOH: Dengue cases up 153% from January to August
The Department of Health (DOH) said the Philippines has logged 118,526 dengue cases from January 1 to August 6 this year, 153 percent higher than the figure in
Jan. 1-July 30 Dengue cases 131%
The Philippines has logged 102,619 dengue cases from January 1 to July 30 this year. The figure is 131% higher than the number in the same period in 2021.
PH detects 890 more cases of Omicron BA.5 subvariant
The Department of Health (DOH) reported Thursday the country has detected 890 additional cases of the Omicron BA.5 subvariant of the Covid-19 virus.
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global health emergency, its highest alert level for a disease. WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said the decision has
FDA: Vape Bill is an unhealthy measure
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has echoed and supported the position of the Department of Health (DOH) that the Vape Bill passed by the lower House is not
DOH: PH has ready response to monkeypox
The Department of Health (DOH) said its has been preparing together with is partners, a program response to the threats posed by the rapidly spreading monkeypox virus since its uptick in cases was reported worldwide last May this year.
DOH to food firms: Eliminate trans fat by June 2023
The Department of Health (DOT) has reminded food companies to reformulate and remove industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFA) from their products by June 18, 2023.
WHO chief concerned over rising Covid-19 cases, deaths
GENEVA – World Health Organization chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said Tuesday he is concerned over the rising coronavirus cases and deaths which further strain the health system, while monkeypox is also rising with 9,200 cases reported in 63 countries.
