DOH: Over 100K TB cases recorded in NCR

THE Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) reported a total of 101,807 tuberculosis (TB) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR), emphasizing the need to intensify the early detection campaign. In a statement on Saturday, the DOH-MMCHD said the figure stresses the importance of early detection through screening, especially as the country … Read more

Over 100,000 cases of TB recorded in NCR, says Health dept

MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) reported a total of 101,807 cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the National Capital Region, stressing the need to intensify the agency’s campaign for early detection. In a statement on Saturday, the DOH-MMCHD said the number showed the importance of early detection through screening, … Read more

Weekly Health Update | Namibia Ends Mpox Outbreak; Nigeria Faces Seasonal Lassa Fever Surge

This week, Africa is facing a mixed health situation. Namibia has declared an end to its mpox outbreak, while Madagascar is reporting rising case counts. Nigeria is grappling with a seasonal surge in Lassa fever. The World Health Organization has raised fresh concerns about the growing burden of oral diseases across the continent. Elsewhere, Senegal … Read more

Child labor cases in PH drop by 45% in 2024 — DOLE

MANILA, Philippines — Child labor cases in the country has dropped by 45 percent from 935,000 to 509,000 as a result of steady support provided by the Marcos administration for anti-child labor initiatives, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The Philippine’s successful anti-child labor campaign experience took center stage at the recent … Read more

Weekly health update | Africa makes progress on NTDs, manages outbreaks

Health developments range from the official end of the Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia to the launch of a central health data repository by Africa CDC. At the same time, efforts against neglected tropical diseases continue, as dengue spreads in Mali, mpox keeps authorities on alert in Liberia, and Kenya and Ghana highlight the impact of … Read more

Climate change could drive up malaria deaths and costs in Africa by 2050

Climate change could cause more than 500,000 additional malaria deaths in Africa by 2050 Extreme weather could generate over 100 million new cases in 25 years under current emissions paths Floods and cyclones, not temperature shifts, account for most of the projected increase Climate change could lead to more than 500,000 … Read more

Weekly health update | Mpox no longer considered a continental public health emergency

Africa CDC has ended mpox’s continental emergency status, moving toward a longer-term, country-led response. Ethiopia is nearing the threshold for declaring the end of its Marburg outbreak under close surveillance. New research is pointing to possible additional vectors in cholera transmission amid a record resurgence, while Doctors Without Borders is warning about the lasting fallout … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Rep. Paolo Duterte: Impeachment diverts public attention from corruption cases

Published Jan 20, 2026 10:07 pm DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte accused political institutions of selectively enforcing accountability, alleging that an impeachment case is being used only to divert public attention from unresolved corruption cases involving influential individuals and political allies. In a statement on Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, Duterte said the public … Read more

Urgent warning as nasty bug ‘circulating at high levels’ in community – the three signs to watch out for

AN urgent warning is in place for the Irish public as a nasty bug spreads at high speeds. Health officials are urging anyone with the symptoms of Norovirus to stay home. 2 The norovirus is spreading rapidly throughout IrelandCredit: Getty Images – Getty 2 There are key signs to watch out forCredit: Getty Images – … Read more