Health

Iloilo farmers warned vs. leptospirosis

ILOILO CITY -- Farmers in Iloilo province, especially those who have open wounds, should avoid exposure to contaminated water to prevent being infected with leptospirosis. This was the reminder of Dr. Patricia Grace...

More than 900 new HIV cases recorded in April

MANILA -- More than 900 newly-diagnosed cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were recorded in the month of April. "There were 924 new HIV anti-body sero-positive individuals reported to the April 2018 HIV/AIDS...

Leptospirosis patients told to seek ‘timely medical help’

ILOILO CITY -- The public is encouraged to seek “timely medical help” if they manifest symptoms of the leptospirosis because it could be “fatal” when disregarded. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by...

Health authorities brace for surge in leptospirosis cases

MANILA -- In anticipation of an increase in the number of leptospirosis cases in the country with the onset of the rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that...

DOH-6 calls for development of more food gardens

BACOLOD CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has pushed for the development of more food gardens as the country observes Nutrition Month this July. The call was made by...

Leptospirosis cases rise by 60% in NCR

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday noted a 60 percent spike in leptospirosis cases in the National Capital Region (NCR). In a press briefing held at San Lazaro Hospital in...

Popular