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Measles outbreak due to vaccine hesitancy: DOH

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday identified vaccine hesitancy of the public as one of the reasons for the recent measles outbreak in some regions...

‘Isolation rooms’, ‘fast lanes’ pushed for measles patients

By PNA ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH)  has encouraged government hospitals in Western Visayas to dedicate isolation rooms for measles cases. Marlyn M. Convocar, DOH 6 (Western Visayas) director, said...

Children’s rights group to parents: Have your kids immunized

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- A children's advocacy group on Friday appealed to parents to complete the immunization of their children before reaching two years old to ensure their healthy growth...

TESDA chief wants more DTS partners in regions

By Ma. Cristina Arayata/PNA MANILA -- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Isidro Lapeña wants more industry partners in the regions who will help implement the dual training system (DTS),...

Get vaccinated vs. measles, DOH tells public

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday urged the public to have their children vaccinated against measles following its declaration of a measles outbreak in the...

PRRD orders ‘vigorous’ immunization drive amid measles outbreak

By Azer Parrocha/PNA MANILA -- After an outbreak of measles was declared in five regions, President Rodrigo R. Duterte ordered the health department to spearhead a “vigorous” campaign to promote immunization in...

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