Tag: Philippines Health
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Iloilo City Ramps Up Dengue Prevention Amid Rising Cases
Iloilo City is stepping up its efforts to combat the spread of dengue as cases continue to increase across the region. The City Health Office (CHO) has intensified its border surveillance to prevent the further spread of the disease. In a recent press conference, Dr. Mary Ann Diaz, the CHO’s officer-in-charge, revealed that from January…
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BuCor’s Urgent Action Plan to Combat Dengue Outbreak Among Inmates and Staff
In a decisive move to curb the escalating dengue crisis, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has announced a series of stringent preventive measures aimed at safeguarding both its personnel and the inmates under its care. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. has given the green light to a comprehensive strategy proposed by CT/CSupt. Ma…
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Department of Health Steps Up to Combat Dengue Surge in Nine Philippine Regions
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced its support for nine local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines, which are grappling with a significant increase in dengue cases. These regions span across Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and the National Capital Region (NCR). In a recent radio interview, DOH spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo highlighted Quezon City…
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Apayao Province Takes Action Against Rising Mental Health Issues
In a proactive move to combat the increasing number of mental health cases, Apayao province is training 29 health workers to serve as peer facilitators. Governor Elias Bulut Jr. announced on November 27, 2024, that this initiative is a key component of the provincial government’s strategy, developed in collaboration with the Department of Health, to…
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