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.
Category: Health
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.
DOH Bicol mounts vax drive as Covid-19 cases rise
By Connie Calipay LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has conducted “demand generation activities” to encourage more residents to get vaccinated
Despite hike in new Covid cases, PH remain at low risk
Despite a notable hike in new Covid-19 infections, the country remains at a low risk classification under the pandemic.
Palace warns public Covid cases may shoot up
Malacañang has urged the public to continue observing minimum public health protocols after the Department of Health (DOH) announced Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila are “starting to peak.”
