As dengue remains a prevailing concern in the country, an expert underscored the importance of effective prevention measures and proper patient care to significantly reduce the complications among those affected. In a Department of Health (DOH) Kapihan with the Media session on dengue prevention,...
BACOLOD CITY – Dengue cases in this city are down 53.1 percent. The City Health Office (CHO) said a total of 335 cases were reported from January 1 to August 26, compared to the same period last year with 715. Age of affected this year ranged from three months to...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminded the public anew regarding its coverage for dengue and leptospirosis given its prevalence during the rainy season. MB file photo PhilHealth made the statement after the Department of Health (DOH) reported more than 80,000 cases...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – This province recorded a total of 1,090 dengue cases from January 1 to August 14, 2023. The Pangasinan Provincial Health Office said most patients were children aged one to 14-years-old. Rural sanitary inspectors in every town are checking possible mosquito...
HANOI, Aug. 15 -- Vietnamese capital city Hanoi has reported 3,180 dengue fever cases so far this year, surging 5.7 times year-on-year, local newspaper Vietnam News reported on Tuesday. The city could become the country's hotspot for dengue fever due to its high population density and rapid...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Tuesday, August 8, said the city government is fully prepared for the rainy days and the expected seasonal diseases. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay She assured Makatizens of their safety and welfare in case of flooding and other emergencies by investing on...
There were 85,692 reported dengue cases nationwide based on the Department of Health's (DOH) data from the beginning of the year until July 22. This figure is 19 percent lower compared to the 106,517 cases reported during the same period in 2022. DOH revealed that Region IV-B recorded the highest...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health in Eastern Visayas reported a 46 percent decrease in dengue cases from January to July 22 compared to the same period last year. The DOH-8 recorded 1,907 cases with 10 deaths during the period from 3,516 patients last year. Of the total reported cases,...
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...
The Muntinlupa City Health Office (CHO) warned the public of dengue and the rising number of conjunctivitis or sore eyes cases among residents. According to an advisory of the Department of Health (DOH), sore eyes, or conjunctivitis, “is manifested in redness and inflammation of the membranes...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) has recorded 169 dengue cases from January to July.  Nestor Santiago, PESU program manager, said the number is lower than the same period in 2022.  He said April and May had 46 and 43 cases;...
The Muntinlupa City government warned the public to be on alert amid the rising number of dengue cases. According to Dr. Juancho Bunyi, City Health Office head, the number of dengue cases in Muntinlupa totaled 94 as of July 17, or three percent higher compared to the same period last year. He...
