The HIV epidemic in the East Asian country is one of the fastest-growing in the world, with a majority of new infections occurring among gay and transgender women. Over the past decade, internet sites have facilitated the epidemic by making it easier for people to find sexual partners. Additionally, many schools do not allow discussion […]
The Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA) has urged the public to wear masks due to the surge in flu-like cases in the country. The Ministry of Health has recorded 182,721 infections as of November 11, 2023, which is higher than the 158,307 cases reported from January to October last year. The surge in cases […]
Since October, WHO has been monitoring the respiratory health of children in northern China. During an emergency meeting with Chinese health authorities last Thursday, WHO was informed that the disease affecting children was caused by a “known pathogen.” Based on reports, pathogens such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and Mycoplasma pneumonia, a bacterium that […]
The flu and other known pathogens are to blame for an increase in respiratory illnesses across China that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organisation, according to the country’s health Ministry. According to a National Health Commission spokesperson, recent clusters of respiratory infections are caused by an overlap of common viruses such as […]
STATE OF THE ART President Marcos officiates at the opening of Health Way Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) in Taguig City on Friday. Dr. Ramy Roxas HCCH medical director, gives a tour of the facilities for guests who also included Fernando Zobel de Ayala of Ayala Corp.; Paolo Borromeo, president and CEO of AC Health; Health […]
The number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the country has nearly doubled this year, with nearly half of them infecting teenagers, but Sec.health Teodoro Herbosa has warned that new strains of the virus are spreading. He said stocks may be the cause. Herbosa shared the latest figures on Tuesday, revealing a concerning increase […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday, 23 November 2023, that health authorities have not detected any unusual or new pathogens and have provided requested data on the rise in respiratory tract diseases and cases of pneumonia reported in children. WHO requested more information from China on Wednesday after groups including the Program for […]
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Taking steps to protect yourself from diabetes starts with awareness. This year’s World Diabetes Day Walk for Change ends with a blue circle, a global symbol of diabetes awareness, representing the solidarity of the global diabetes community needs in response to epidemics. Diabetes is a preventable and controllable disease: moving regularly and walking as often […]
MANILA, Philippines – Newly appointed Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Thursday announced a comprehensive COVID-19 exit plan and a plan to tackle tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections nationwide. He said he would focus on responding to the situation. Following orders from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , Sec.Herbosa assumed office on June 5. […]