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Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents

Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Philippines roadmap for cancer control out soon

The Philippine roadmap for cancer control is coming out soon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Residents of floating village in Agusan Sur surviving on relief aid after flood

TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 24 February) – Residents of La Flora, a floating village in this town, continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood that struck the province on January 31. Roselyn Santin, a mother of four, expressed on Friday that their survival hinges solely on relief aid provided by […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Speaker endorses release of P150 million to Davao flood victims

Speaker Martin Romualdez has endorsed the immediate release of P150 million in financial aid, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to the flood victims in Davao region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Speaker endorses P150 million aid for Davao flood victims

Upto P150 million in financial assistance has been endorsed by Speaker Martin Romualdez for flood victims in Davao region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Increasing flood resilience across the Wairarapa

Flood resilience across the Wairarapa will be increased thanks to the Government's commitment of more than $8 million across five projects."Today, I am visiting the Wairarapa as part of the Government's 100-day plan to meet with community representatives affected by the 2023 severe weather events to understand what can be done to speed up and simplify recovery efforts," Emergency Management an.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

River Crossing

Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Mud After the Flood

Firefighters wash away mud on the road in NHA Bangkal on Friday, January 19, 2024, a day after a flood that swamped a residential area in Bangkal, Davao City on Thursday evening. MindaNews photo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

PCG regains control of hacked Facebook page

The Philippine Coast Guard has regained control of its Facebook page after it was hacked five days ago, on Good Friday, the PCG announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Bariatric Surgery for Long-Term Blood Glucose Control and Type 2 Diabetes Remission

A recent study supported by the National Institutes of Health has revealed that bariatric surgery may offer better long-term blood glucose control for individuals with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PCG regains control of hacked Facebook page

The Philippine Coast Guard has regained control of its official Facebook page three days after it was hacked......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Maureen Wroblewitz nakaranas ng side effects sa birth control pills

NAPILITANG gumamit ng birth control pills ang model-beauty queen na si Maureen Wroblewitz dahil sa mga abnormality sa kanyang menstrual cycle. Dahil dito, napatunayan ng dalaga na totoong may mga side effects na pwedeng maranasan ang mga babaeng gumagamit ng hormonal contraceptives. Sa kanyang Instagram account, nag-open up ang Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Russia asserts full control of Avdiivka, reports presence of Ukrainian troops in town

The Daily Guardian: Russia Captures Key Ukrainian Town of Avdiivka In a significant development, Russia has gained control of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, marking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Philippines urged to prioritize health over trade at global tobacco control talks

Delegates from around the world gather in Panama this week for the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Karla ibinandera ang next pasabog ni Daniel: Congrats, anak…Soon!

ABANGERS ang mga supporters at social media followers ni Daniel Padilla sa matinding pasabog nito na babandera na very soon. Mismong ang nanay ni DJ na si Karla Estrada ang nagbalita tungkol sa next project ni Daniel pero hindi ito nagdetalye kung ano ang kanyang tinutukoy. Sa kanyang Instagram account, nag-post si Karla ng litrato.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Coming soon: Rice for diabetics

Filipino rice lovers may soon need not worry about their blood sugar level spiking when eating the staple as scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) are advancing well with its ultra-low glycemic index (GI) rice......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

He’ll be called GM Quizon soon

The long wait for the Philippines’ next chess Grandmaster would be over soon......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Jelena Soon: Cebu’s promising footballer

Jelena Soon: Cebu’s promising footballer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024