Tag: Public Health

Airports in Asia strengthen health screenings amid Nipah Virus outbreak

AIRPORTS across parts of Asia have stepped up health checks following a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, according to a report. Thailand has...

Nearly 15,000 nurses strike in historic NYC labor action

NEW YORK — Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off the job on Monday, launching what union officials said was the largest nurses’ strike in New...

DOH readies ₱211-M emergency medicines for flood victims

THE Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday, July 22, that ₱211 million worth of emergency medicines and health supplies are prepared for distribution...

Nearly 600 Filipinos Diagnosed With HIV Linked to Paid Sex

The Department of Health (DOH) reported that 596 out of 5,101 newly diagnosed cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were linked to transactional sex. According...

Quezon City Records 421 HIV Cases from January to June 2025

The number of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in Quezon City has risen again, recording 421 new cases from January to May 2025, marking...

DOH Urges Pet Owners to Vaccinate Their Animals Against Rabies

The Department of Health (DOH) has called on all pet owners to vaccinate their animals against rabies to curb the rising number of fatalities...

Iloilo City Urges DOH to Approve Local Mpox Testing Amid Rising Cases

The Iloilo City Government has called on the Department of Health (DOH) to authorize the Uswag Molecular Laboratory to conduct local testing for Mpox...

DOH Confirms First MPOX Case in Region 1, Urges Precautionary Measures

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded the first case of Monkeypox (MPOX) in Region 1, prompting health officials to reinforce preventive measures. According to...

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