Tag page - INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPERT

Last Nov. 17, 2025, I had the distinct honor of delivering the seventh Dr. Thelma Tupasi Memorial Lecture at the Makati Medical Center. Dr. Thelma Tupasi was one of the pillars of infectious diseases in the Philippines, and her contributions to the proper treatment of tuberculosis are acknowledged...

As the flu season continues in the country, an infectious disease expert has warned the public to stay vigilant against Influenza A, the strain most likely to cause severe pneumonia and hospitalization, particularly among vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Dr....

An infectious disease expert on Monday, June 20, said there is still no indication to place the National Capital Region (NCR) under the more restrictive Alert Level 2. Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvaña (Screenshot taken from Laging Handa FB Live ) Recently, the number of Covid-19 cases in the NCR...

It's a good time to downgrade to Alert Level 1 or the "new normal" for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an infectious disease expert said Monday, Feb. 21. People in queue for goods at the Diliman community pantry (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Well, at this point, mukhang medyo...