Health

Dagupan health officials warn public vs. lepto, gastro

By Ahikam Pasion/Philippine News Agency DAGUPAN CITY -- The City Health Office (CHO) here urged on Wednesday Dagupeños to take precautionary measures and maintain cleanliness of surroundings at all time after recording...

1,700% jump in measles cases reported in NegOcc

By Nanette Guadalquiver/Philippine News Agency BACOLOD CITY -- Measles cases in Negros Occidental increased by 1,695 percent from Jan. 1 to June 15 this year compared to the reported cases during the...

Stigma Keeps People with Epilepsy from Seeking Treatment

By Lisa Schlein/VOA News GENEVA - The World Health Organization says millions of people with epilepsy are reluctant to seek treatment because of the stigma attached to their ailment, leading to the premature...

Dagupan City vaccinates 4,325 vs. Jap encephalitis

By Hilda Austria/Philippine News Agency DAGUPAN CITY -- The City Health Office (CHO) here has immunized some 4,325 children and adults with Japanese encephalitis vaccine from April 29 to May 31 this...

Dengue cases up 253% in Negros Oriental

By Mary Judaline Partlow/Philippine News Agency DUMAGUETE CITY -- The total number of dengue cases in Negros Oriental from January 1st to June 15 this year rose by more than 200 percent...

Dengue deaths in Iloilo rise to 15

By Gail Momblan/Philippine News Agency ILOILO CITY -- The number of dengue deaths in the province of Iloilo has climbed to 15, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said. The dengue deaths were recorded...

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