Hospitalization and Medical Emergencies in the Philippines

Hospitalization and Medical Emergencies in the Philippines

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The Philippines is a tropical country and as such, diseases that are [...]

Leptospirosis cases rise to 1,336; 93 deaths reported

The death toll from leptospirosis climbed to 93 after four more deaths were reported from Metro Manila hospitals during the weekend, the Department of Health (DoH) said on Saturday.
The number of cases also increased to 1, 336 from 1, 027 recorded last October 15, or an addition of 309 new cases in barely two days.
Dr. [...]

WHO BACKS DOH OVER BAN ON MILK PRODUCTS FOR ONDOY CHILDREN

MANILA, 2 October 2009—The World Health Organization (WHO) today applauded the Philippines Department of Health for its efforts to prevent donations of milk products to infants and young children sheltering in evacuation centres in the wake of Typhoon Ondoy.
In a statement, WHO said donations of infant formula and other powdered milk products, while well-meaning, endanger [...]

WHO Commends DOH for Anti-A (H1N1) Efforts, Adopts Weekly Reporting System of Cases as Recommended by WHO

The Department of Health (DOH) today expressed gratitude to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the commendation it gave to the government agency for its swift and tireless efforts in dealing with the novel virus A (H1N1).
The WHO letter dated June 30, 2009 and signed by WHO Regional Director Dr. Shin Young-soo put on record [...]