Tag: Health Advisory
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DOH-Region 8 Alerts Public to Water-Borne Disease Risks Amid Heavy Rains
In response to the heavy rainfall that has been affecting Eastern Visayas since last week, the Department of Health (DOH) in Region 8 has issued a stern warning about the potential outbreak of water-borne diseases. The advisory, released on Monday, highlighted the dangers of flooding which can lead to health issues such as leptospirosis, cholera,…
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Baguio and Upland Luzon Brace for 9°C Temperatures in February
Residents of Baguio and other highland areas of Luzon should prepare for chilly conditions in February, with temperatures expected to dip as low as 9 degrees Celsius. This forecast was shared by Larry Esperanza, a weather specialist from the DOST-PAGASA Baguio synoptic station, during a recent meeting of the Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council.…
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Filipino Community in Malaysia Advised to Stay Alert Amid Rising HMPV Cases
The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has issued a warning to Filipinos residing in Malaysia to be cautious due to an increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. The embassy reported that Malaysia saw 327 cases of HMPV in 2024, up from 225 cases the year before. HMPV typically presents symptoms similar to a common cold,…
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Influenza-Like Illnesses Surge to Nearly 17,000 in Cordillera Region
The Department of Health in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) has issued a renewed call for public vigilance as the region grapples with a significant increase in influenza-like illnesses (ILI). From January 1 to December 7, 2024, the region reported a total of 16,954 cases of ILI, including cough, colds, and whooping cough, marking a…
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Health Alert Issued After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Causes Ashfall Across Multiple Provinces
The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday afternoon has led to widespread ashfall, prompting the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Negros Occidental to issue a health advisory. The eruption, captured from Barangay Mansalanao in La Castellana, has affected at least 10 local government units in Negros Occidental, as well as parts of Iloilo, Guimaras, and…
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