The government signed purchase contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers for 928.4 million doses, canceled contracts for about 200 million doses, and provided about 40 million…
To prevent the spread of anthrax, high-risk areas will be zoned off and certain abattoirs have been banned from slaughtering cattle and buffalo.
Pertussis is an acute respiratory infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. The infection poses a significant threat, particularly among infants and young children…
Maintaining moderate exposure is crucial for preventing heat-related illnesses, emphasising the need for understanding both the benefits and risks associated with UV radiation.
The Department of Health said the risk of the general public getting infected by anthrax is "very low," but veterinarians, farmers, and other workers who handle animals and their…
As a measure to reduce sleep deprivation in their students, an increasing number of schools have started allotting time for afternoon naps.
The Health, Labour, and Welfare Ministry concluded that the products, which the company voluntarily recalled on Friday, were suspected of containing harmful substances.
The Health Ministry recorded some 35,500 dengue cases nationwide from the beginning of January to March 18, with 290 deaths.
The Department of Health said the total number of cases for the same time period in 2023 was only 26, making this year’s tally to date more than 20 times from that of last year.
Despite the alarming increase in cases of pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory disease that can be severe in infants and young children, the Philippine Department of Health…