(Covid-19 virus) Don't be dismissive of the threat of flu this holiday season. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, had this to say on Tuesday, Dec. 26 following a report by the Department of Health...
An infectious disease expert on Monday, Dec. 18 said that while wearing a facemask is “optional,” it is encouraged to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. (Pixabay) “The wearing of a mask is still optional because it is an individual's decision if they want an additional layer of...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) reassured the public on Wednesday, Dec. 13 that the admission of Covid-19 patients at the hospital is still not at “alarming” level. Philippine General Hospital (Photo from University of the Philippines) "Hindi naman ito alarming. Sa ngayon, mayroon kaming...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office reported a 139 percent increase in influenza-like cases here from January to November 18 compared to the same period last year. CHSO Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) data showed that there were 1,481 cases with no deaths in the past 11...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday, Nov. 25, a significant decrease in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases across the Philippines, indicating a positive trend in the battle against respiratory infections. (Pixabay) As of Nov. 11, there were 182,721 ILI cases were reported in the...
Noting the rise of flu-like cases in the Philippines, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Tuesday, Oct. 24, said some schools have shifted to online or blended learning to stop the spread of the virus among their students. Health Secretary Ted Herbosa replies to questions from the media during a Palace...
Infectious disease expert Rontgene Solante said influenza-like illness (ILI) cases, characterized by cough, body aches, sore throat, and occasional fever, are prevalent in most regions of the Philippines due to changes in weather patterns. Photo from Pixabay "This is brought about by reasons na...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Oct. 18 said 151,375 cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) cases have so far been recorded this year. Photo from Pixabay This is 45 percent higher compared to 104,613 ILI cases reported during the same period last year. From Sept. 3 to 16, 2023 alone,...
While the national influenza situation has not “exceeded the alert level,” a health expert urged the public to continue observing minimum health standards to minimize the spread of the virus. (Photo from Unsplash) "Spread fun, not flu," said Department of Health (DOH) Research...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Aug. 1, warned the public against waterborne diseases, particularly this rainy season. Other infections such as dengue, leptospirosis, and influenza can also be contracted through exposure to floodwaters. The health department advised refraining from...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) Saying that it will inevitably come to the Philippines, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda is prodding the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prepare for a possible outbreak of the "evolving” H5N1 avian influenza or bid flu virus....
(Peggychoucair/Pixabay) Biosecurity measures are essential in livestock and poultry farming to prevent the spread of diseases among animals and to protect human health. Effective biosecurity practices help to reduce the incidence of disease outbreaks, improve animal health, and increase the...
