The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, August 23, raised concerns over the alarming rise in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in the country. Based on the latest data, the DOH reported that 37,368 infections have been recorded as of August 9 this year — more than seven times higher...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said that Red Cross 143 is on standby amid the reported rising cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in the country. (Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) "PRC’s Health Services Team has alerted all our 100+ chapters — and our...
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection among children, causing sores, rash, and blisters on their hands, feet, or legs. The Department of Health (DOH) recently recorded an uptick in Metro Manila's HFMD cases, prompting Filipinos to ask: should the country declare an HFMD...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said there is currently no outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) but noted that cases are increasing in the country. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that from October to Dec. 6, they recorded 155 cases of HFMD in Metro Manila alone....
The Mandaluyong City government was praised by the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 25, for its participation in the agency's "Vax Baby Vax" immunization campaign against viruses and diseases. According to the city government, Mandaluyong's Local Health Board headed by city health officer...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia could cost thousands of New Zealand jobs, as her nation and neighbouring Australia stepped up border biosecurity restrictions. "While not a threat to humans, it would devastate our...
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ILOILO CITY — At least 60 children in Capiz province have been infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The Capiz Provincial Health Office (CPHO) expressed alarm over the rising cases of HFMD in the first two months of the year. To curb the transmission of HFMD among children under 10...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Friday, October 1, that they will no longer recommend the use of foot baths, disinfection tents, misting chambers, or sanitation booths for establishments offering dine-in services amid the prevailing coronavirus...
The Manila city government has set up a refrigerated container van which will be used to temporarily store the bodies of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) victims. (Manila Public Information Office photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on Friday (Aug. 27) that they set...
Zsa Zsa Padilla is now back in Manila and is currently staying in a hotel following mandatory quarantine protocols. She updated fans about it, posting a photo of her looking all-too cozy in her hotel room. View this post on Instagram Some are only too happy to see the singer-actress home. There...
