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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. Yolly Oliveros, director of the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDPC), said the additional cases and deaths were received by the DoH-National Epidemiology Center (NEC) last October 16 from different state-run and private hospitals in the metropolis. “The rapid increase in the number of casualties is inevitable considering the volume of water that typhoon Ondoy dumped on most parts of Metro Manila last September 26,” Oliveros said in an interview. “If the NEC projection of … Read entire article »
Filed under: DOH, Health News
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 children’s lives. It was a misconception that in emergencies, many mothers could no longer breastfeed adequately due to stress or inadequate nutrition. Dr Howard Sobel, acting WHO Representative, explained: “Stress is not likely to inhibit breast-milk production, provided mothers and infants remain together and are supported to breastfeed. Mothers who lack food or who are malnourished can still breastfeed adequately. Adequate fluids and extra food for the mother will help to sustain her health and … Read entire article »
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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 “my personal appreciation of the exceptional collaboration established between the Government of the Philippines and the World Health Organization in the fight against Pandemic H1N1 2009. I commend your leadership and tireless efforts in responding to this emerging threat to the health of the people of the Philippines”. “We are very grateful that our efforts were recognized and didn’t go to waste. We appreciate that the WHO finds our response efficient and that it is confident … Read entire article »
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