The Philippines is currently facing a growing wave of health risks as relentless heavy rains and widespread flooding fuel a nationwide spike in influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue. These diseases are now expected to worsen with the looming onset of La Niña later this year, according to a major health maintenance organization (HMO). Drawing from internal … Read more
Dengue cases in Central Visayas have surged dramatically, rising by approximately 95 percent in the first five months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. This alarming increase was confirmed by Dr. Ronald Jarvic Buscato, the regional program manager of the Department of Health’s (DOH 7) Communicable Diseases Section, on Monday, June 3, … Read more
Dengue Vaccination in PH supported by the WHO. The World Health Organization recently supported the actions of the Department of Health in the Philippines of doing dengue vaccination in schools both public and private. The DOH is using a vaccine called the Dengvaxia (CYD-TDV) which is recommended by the organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts … Read more