DOH: Philippines keeps low COVID-19 risk despite rise in cases
While an uptick was observed, it was smaller than previous increases, and travel restrictions are not warranted, the DOH said. .....»»
Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»
DOH: Anthrax risk very low for most Filipinos
The chance of getting infected with anthrax is "very low" for most people, the Department of Health said after cases of the infectious disease were reported in other countries. .....»»
DOH: Pertussis cases continue to rise
Despite intensified immunization, pertussis or whooping cough cases nationwide continue to increase, according to the Department of Health......»»
Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income
Assembling clothespins is among the many jobs women do in the occupied houses in Pandi, Bulacan. The mothers mentioned other low-income jobs like garlic peeling, rug making and notebook sewing. The post Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
FLiRT variant detected in Philippines, but DOH says COVID-19 risk remains low
Recent sequencing by the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center detected two cases of KP.2, 2 cases of JN.1.18, and 30 cases of JN.1......»»
Daily COVID-19 cases down to 36
COVID cases in the country now average only 36 per day, according to the Department of Health......»»
DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times more than last year
DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times more than last year.....»»
DOH, DOLE deny any hand in Cha-cha signature drive
MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) denied that their agencies are involved in the controversial signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution. The clarification came after Senator Imee Marcos brought up, during the Senate’s Tuesday hearing, that DOH’s Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients.....»»
Promoting peace: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals offer support groups for individuals with long-covid
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals Provides Support for Long Covid Patients In recognition of International Long Covid Awareness Day on March 15, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals is offering.....»»
Shaina nag-quarantine matapos tamaan ng COVID-19, nagpasalamat pa sa virus
MARAMING natutunan at nagawang makabuluhang bagay ang Kapamilya actress na si Shaina Magdayao kahit na naka-quarantine siya. Tinamaan ng COVID-19 ang dalaga nitong nagdaang January kaya kinailangan muna niyang ma-isolate bago sumabak uli sa trabaho. Sa kanyang Instagram account, ibinahagi ni Shaina ang naging takbo ng buhay niya habang naka-quarantine matapod ngang mag-positive sa COVID......»»
Tinamaan kaming dalawa : Rumored lovers Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino test positive for COVID-19
Kapamilya stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino tested positive for COVID-19 at around the same time and are reportedly the only members of their show's cast to have contracted COVID......»»
Philippines tallies 169 rabies cases, 160 deaths since January 2024
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has tallied 169 human rabies cases and 160 deaths from January to May this year, the government said Wednesday. The country's Department of Health (DOH) said the number of cases this year is 13 percent higher than the 150 cases recorded in the same period last year. Over 90 percent of the cases contracted the virus from dog bites, while around 6 percent from cat.....»»
Philippines tallies 169 rabies cases, 160 deaths since January 2024
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has tallied 169 human rabies cases and 160 deaths from January to May this year, the government said Wednesday. The country's Department of Health (DOH) said the number of cases this year is 13 percent higher than the 150 cases recorded in the same period last year. Over 90 percent of the cases contracted the virus from dog bites, while around 6 percent from cat.....»»
Covid Vaccines and their Potential Impact on Brain, Heart, and Blood Health
The Global Vaccine Data Network (GVDN) recently conducted a groundbreaking study evaluating the risk of 13 medical conditions following COVID-19 vaccination. This study analyzed data.....»»
Largest Covid-19 Vaccine Study Reveals Links to Health Conditions
A recent study conducted by the Global Vaccine Data Network has found that Covid-19 vaccines are linked to an increased risk of various medical conditions,.....»»
Masking, lockdown not needed for rising pertussis cases – DOH
Despite the alarming increase in pertussis cases in the country, an official of the Department of Health said there is no need for a lockdown or mandatory wearing of face masks......»»
DOH reminds Filipinos: Drive safe this Holy Week
The DOH noted that the risk of road accidents increases with more people traveling. .....»»
Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide — study
COVID-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought, a major study said Tuesday. This marked a sharp reversal during a decades-long rise in global life expectancy, according to hundreds of researchers sifting through data.....»»
PhilHealth claims for COVID-19 pneumonia hit P14.6 billion
COVID pneumonia topped the medical cases that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. reimbursed last year, with claims amounting to more than P14 billion......»»
Why Everyone is Getting Sick: Exploring the Flu, COVID-19, RSV Outbreaks
Seasonal Influenza Cases Surge Nationally, Hospitals Struggle with COVID-19 Admissions In a concerning development, seasonal influenza activity has remained elevated across the United States, with.....»»