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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Daily COVID-19 cases down to 36

COVID cases in the country now average only 36 per day, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times more than last year

DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times more than last year.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

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......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Infants under six months most affected by pertussis — DOH

Latest data from the DOH showed there were 28 new pertussis infections, bringing this year’s total cases to 568. Of the figure, around 63% were infants below six months. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Angat Dam’s water level continues to decline

The water level in Angat Dam dipped further to 208.92 meters yesterday due to the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

REPORT THE CASES | BCPO beefs up measures amid robbery cases; police on top of situation

REPORT THE CASES | BCPO beefs up measures amid robbery cases; police on top of situation.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Pertussis or whooping cough: 40 child deaths so far this year – DOH

MANILA, Philippines — Assistant Health Secretary Albert Domingo reported on Wednesday that as of March 16 this year, some 40 children had died of whooping cough — a respiratory infection also called pertussis. An increase in new pertussis cases nationwide had been observed nationwide, with 28 cases reported from March 10 to 16. READ: What.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Long COVID Prevalence Among … – The Daily Guardian

Title: Prevalence of Long COVID Varies Across US States, New Study Shows Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Author’s Name] In a new report published today, researchers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

DOH: Pertussis cases continue to rise

Despite intensified immunization, pertussis or whooping cough cases nationwide continue to increase, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times higher since January

The number of pertussis cases nationwide has increased 20-fold this year from 2023, according to the Department of Hea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

DOH logs 446,478 TB cases

Cases of tuberculosis in the country have been increasing, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

DOH: Dengue cases drop 24.4%

Dengue cases nationwide decreased early this month, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024