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
THE Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), is closely coordinating with the Department of Health (DOH) following the confirmation of melioidosis cases in humans, initially diagnosed as glanders disease, in Siquijor. The zoonotic disease caused by the environmental bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei is rare but potentially deadly, the DOH said. Melioidosis … Read more
DA, DOH closely monitor melioidosis cases in Siquijor Philstar.com Suspected glanders is melioidosis – DOH The Manila Times Gov’t moves to contain rare bacterial disease in Siquijor Daily Tribune 2 die from glanders in Siquijor; Bohol heightens alert vs mpox ABS-CBN DA steps up response to melioidosis cases in Siquijor Manila Standard Source link
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Over a hundred Filipinos suffered injuries due to fireworks, many of which were illegal, amid the celebration of New Year 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. This brought the total caseload recorded from December 22, 2024 to January 1, 2025 to 340 — 34% lower than the 519 cases recorded during the same … Read more
Seventeen more cases of firecracker-related injuries were recorded nationwide which brought the caseload before the New Year 35% higher than last year, the Department of Health (DOH) said Sunday. Based on DOH’s monitoring of 62 sentinel sites, the overall number of injuries due to fireworks starting December 22 up to 6 a.m. of December 29 … Read more