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2 deaths, 289 measles cases in NorMin: DOH

By Nef Luczon and Ercel Maandig/PNA CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Health in Region 10 (DOH-10) said measles cases have reached 289 cases in Northern Mindanao since January 2019,...

Experts raise public awareness of heart attack

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- Medical experts on Tuesday underscored the importance of taking care of one’s heart and health to prevent heart-related diseases. Philippine Heart Association (PHA) Director, Dr. Ronald Cuyco...

Dengue cases in Bacolod City up by 121%

By Nanette Guadalquiver/PNA BACOLOD CITY -- Cases of dengue fever in Bacolod City increased by almost 121 percent in the first five weeks of 2019, City Health Office (CHO) records showed. Dr. Grace...

Bulacan conducts ‘Oplan: Ligtas Tigdas’ vs. rising measles cases

By Manny Balbin/PNA CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- In a bid to prevent the spread of measles in the province, the provincial government of Bulacan through the Provincial Health Office on Monday...

DOH Calabarzon launches massive anti-measles drive

By Saul Pa-a/PNA CALAMBA CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) Calabarzon regional office on Monday directed all Provincial Health Offices (PHOs), City Health Offices (CHOs), National Immunization Program (NIP) coordinators and Provincial...

DOH-11 intensifies drive vs. measles

By Lilian Mellejor/PNA DAVAO CITY – Despite a low number of measle cases in the Davao Region, the Department of Health (DOH) has started intensifying the immunization drive for measles and broaden deployment...

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