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Urgent appeal to older kids, adults: Get vaxxed against whooping cough, says Philippine College of Physicians

Pertussis is an acute respiratory infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. The infection poses a significant threat, particularly among infants and young children…

  • Published: April 2, 20241:25 pm
  • Author Dexter Cabalza
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No anthrax in Philippines yet, but Laos cases under watch

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…

  • Published: April 1, 202410:56 am
  • Author Dexter Cabalza
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Warmer rainy season triggers dengue spike across Indonesia

The Health Ministry recorded some 35,500 dengue cases nationwide from the beginning of January to March 18, with 290 deaths.

  • Published: March 28, 20241:54 pm
  • Author Nina A. Loasana
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40 child deaths due to pertussis logged so far this year- Philippine health department

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.

  • Published: March 28, 202410:50 am
  • Author Zeus Legaspi
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8 million jabs coming as Philippine health department sees more pertussis, measles outbreaks

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…

  • Published: March 27, 20241:02 pm
  • Author Dexter Cabalza
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Potential risk of bird flu spreading to humans, warns Vietnam Health Ministry following outbreaks

The Department of Animal Health reported that this year, six bird flu outbreaks have been recorded in six areas and that unpredictable weather shows changes that are favorable for…

  • Published: March 26, 20248:18 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Indonesia’s health agencies record increase in dengue cases

Health agencies and doctors’ associations have blamed the rainy season for the outpouring of dengue fever cases in recent weeks.

  • Published: March 5, 20241:40 pm
  • Author Radhiyya Indra
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Nepal without budget to carry out screening for Zika virus, despite outbreak risk

Every year, Nepal records dozens of dengue cases throughout the country. In 2022, at least 88 persons died and more than 54,000 were infected by the virus.

  • Published: March 1, 20241:51 pm
  • Author Arjun Poudel
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Fight against tuberculosis persists in the Philippines as disease remains a threat

WHO’s latest data has highlighted the significant challenge tuberculosis continues to pose in the Philippines, revealing that in 2022, an alarming 737,000 individuals contracted…

  • Published: February 29, 202412:31 pm
  • Author Cristina Eloisa Baclig
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India records 74 new Covid-19 cases

Eight new cases were reported from New Delhi in 24 hours on February 12. No deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.

  • Published: February 13, 20241:18 pm
  • Author The Statesman

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