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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

Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders

As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Anti-Bullying Ordinance still at City Legal Office

A DAVAO City councilor said that they are still waiting for the decision from the City Legal Office to differentiate the terms of bullying for adults and children in the Anti-Bullying Ordinance of Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

PSC turns to Marcos on compliance issue with world anti-doping body 

The Philippine Sports Commission will seek no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. help when it contests the non-compliance accusation of the World Anti-Doping Agency that has now been elevated to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for resolution......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary

BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Market in the red for second day

The stock market yesterday extended its losing streak for a second straight day as investors wait for direction on how domestic and global inflation will tread for the rest of the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

BARMM anti-measles vaccination campaign in full swing

Local executives in the Bangsamoro region on Friday took turns urging constituents to set aside their superstitious beliefs against disease control via vaccination and bring their children to health centers for free anti-measles shots......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

BARMM anti-measles vaccination campaign in full swing

Local executives in the Bangsamoro region on Friday took turns urging constituents to set aside their superstitious beliefs against disease control via vaccination and bring their children to health centers for free anti-measles shots......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Anti-doping code violation? PSC says resolution near 

Philippine sports may face stiff consequences for its non-compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency Code, including a ban in this year’s Paris Olympics and other major international events.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

US strikes Houthi anti-ship missiles, shipping disruptions grow

The anti-ship missiles targeted in the strikes were being prepared by Yemen's Houthis for firing into the Red Sea and deemed 'an imminent threat' to shipping and US Navy vessels in the region, says the US military.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

New UNODC research on child recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups shows need for a united front on child protection

Children around the world are victims of a serious form of violence: recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups.  Recognizing the gravity of this situation and the scarcity of related data and evidence, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), together with national research partners and the support of the European Union, launched a new study Targeted by Terror.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

US-designated ‘global terrorist’ woman arrested in Sulu

A woman classified as a “specially designated global terrorist” by the United States for her involvement in international terror groups was arrested at dawn yesterday in Indanan, Sulu......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Woman accused of being terror fund facilitator arrested in Sulu

The woman is identified as a ‘specially designated global terrorist’ by the US and listed by the United Nations Security Council for her alleged links to the Al-Qaeda.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Sectors revive conflict-affected Marawi public library

Cross-section efforts to reopen and convert into a “peace education facility” the Marawi City Public Library, shut as the Maute terror group laid siege to 11 barangays in the city for five months in 2017 and remained closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, are gaining headway......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Guterres: UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implores governments to continue supporting the UN refugee agency for Palestinians after multiple countries paused funding.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

DTI warns vs buying mystery parcels

The public should be careful in in buying mystery parcels or boxes as they may be held liable for violating the anti-fencing law for buying illegally obtained items, the Department of Trade and Industry said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Swift passage of anti-piracy bills urged

An advocacy group is appealing to the government to expedite the passage of anti-online piracy bills due to the reported economic losses and crimes that piracy brings......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

PRO-Western Visayas nets P5.1 million worth of shabu in 24-hour anti-drug operations

PRO-Western Visayas nets P5.1 million worth of shabu in 24-hour anti-drug operations.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

HVI suspect nabbed, over P1-M shabu seized in Lanao anti-drug sting

HVI suspect nabbed, over P1-M shabu seized in Lanao anti-drug sting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

United Methodists dump anti-gay lingo

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Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024