Reemergence of Monkeypox, a viral zoonosis or a virus transmitted to humans from animals, recently made rounds on social media after it appeared in the middle of a global health crisis caused by Covid-19. Monkeypox (Photo courtesy of openwho.org) With its recent detection in some parts of Africa,...
Over 100 patients in Malabon, including senior citizens and immunocompromised, received their 1st booster shots against Covid-19 after the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) "Bakuna" Bus returned to the city. A Philippine Red Cross (PRC) staff administers 1st Covid-19 booster shot to a resident of Malabon...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that there is no available test yet to diagnose “long- Covid.” The World Health Organization (WHO) defined long-Covid or post Covid-19 condition as a “constellation of long-term symptoms that some people experience after they have had Covid-19.” “To...
DOH Another Omicron subvariant called BA.4 has entered the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday, May 21. The country's first Omicron-BA.4 involves a "Filipino citizen who flew in from the Middle East" last May 4, the DOH said in an advisory. "His positive test result...
A health reform advocate on Friday, May 20, said that the national government should “embark on an educational campaign” and impose border control measures amid the threat of monkeypox. Monkeypox is a viral disease coming from animals. Its symptoms include fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes....
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said there are still no monkeypox cases in the Philippines. “To date, Monkeypox has not been detected within the Philippines or at its borders,” the DOH said in an advisory on Friday, May 20. The DOH said monkeypox virus is “transmitted to humans through...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is closely monitoring the latest developments in relation to a viral disease called monkeypox. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that cases of monkeypox were detected in some parts of Africa, United States, and Canada. “So, antayin natin ang...
A medical worker prepares a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 18, 2021. (Xinhua/ FILE/ MANILA BULLETIN) More than 40 million individuals who are already eligible for Covid-19 booster shots have yet to receive additional...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) assured that it will expedite the distribution of Covid-19 sickness and death compensation for eligible healthcare workers and allied personnel. Recently, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P1.08 billion for the sickness and death compensation...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is currently monitoring seven areas in Metro Manila after they showed an uptick in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. “Dito sa NCR meron ilang areas na binabantayan natin na may positive growth din sa kaso (Here in the NCR, there are some areas that we are...
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 30, 2021 a doctor vaccinates a patient against Covid-19 at a vaccination center in Sonthofen, southern Germany, amid the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Germany's parliament on April 7, 2022 rejected a government-backed proposal for mandatory...
Exploring influences behind vaccine preference According to the latest data released by the government, more than 67 million Filipinos have completed their primary doses of Covid-19 vaccinations, with officials aiming to increase this number to 90 million people by the end of June. The country’s...
