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.....»»
Philippines grapples with measles, pertussis outbreaks: UNICEF
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is experiencing measles outbreaks in the southern region, pertussis outbreaks in parts of Luzon and Visayas in the central region, and nearly 70 percent of the country's provinces and cities are at high risk of polio, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said. "All three are highly infectious diseases for children," the U.N. agency said in a recent press re.....»»
Measles, pertussis outbreaks stress need for improved vaccination — UNICEF
The ongoing measles and pertussis outbreaks serve as a "wake-up call" for the Philippines to improve its vaccination program, the United Nations Children's Fund said......»»
Central Luzon pertussis cases continue to rise
Eighty-six cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been recorded in Central Luzon as of April 13, according to the Department of Health regional office......»»
3 ka kaso sa pertussis sa Bacolod naalim na
3 ka kaso sa pertussis sa Bacolod naalim na.....»»
DOH secures 3 million vaccines vs pertussis
The Department of Health has secured around three million doses of vaccines against pertussis......»»
DOH orders boosts in antibiotics to fight pertussis
“I’ve asked to buy antibiotics to stock up in hospitals so when a child contracts pertussis, they can be treated and not die,” Herbosa said in Filipino. .....»»
Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs pertussis
Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs pertussis.....»»
DOH records over 1,000 pertussis cases in Q1
Cases of pertussis or whooping cough continue to increase with over 1,000 infections recorded since January, according to the Department of Health......»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»
Baguio City reports pertussis cases
Baguio City public health authorities admitted that the city has already recorded five cases of pertussis or whooping cough, reported from February 19 to March 27......»»
‘Eastern Visayas pertussis cases increasing’
Cases of pertussis or ”whooping cough” have been increasing in Eastern Visayas......»»
Belmonte, Herbosa discuss pertussis response
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”.....»»
Intensified catch-up vaccination set to prevent Pertussis
THE Davao City Health Office announced on Thursday, April 4, that it is laying the groundwork, in partnership with barangays and stakeholders, for a periodic intensification of routine immunization for Pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases in the last week of April......»»
DOH: Pertussis cases continue to rise
Despite intensified immunization, pertussis or whooping cough cases nationwide continue to increase, according to the Department of Health......»»
Pertussis cases up in Quezon, Negros Occidental
Rising cases of pertussis or ”whooping cough” have been recorded in Quezon province and Negros Occidental......»»
Bacolod records 2 more suspected pertussis cases
Bacolod records 2 more suspected pertussis cases.....»»
Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis
Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis.....»»
Cavite nagdeklara ng ‘state of calamity’ dahil sa ‘pertussis outbreak’
NASA ilalim na ng “state of calamity” ang probinsya ng Cavite. Ito ay dahil dumadami na ang mga nahahawa ng pertussis o whooping cough sa probinsya. Ayon sa provincial government, nakapagtala na sila ng 26 confirmed cases at kabaling na riyan ang anim na namatay dahil sa nasabing sakit. Narito ang datos ng Cavite kaugnay.....»»
DOH 7: ‘Alarming’ apan way pertussis outbreak
DOH 7: ‘Alarming’ apan way pertussis outbreak.....»»