The Department of Health (DOH) is urging parents and guardians to have their children vaccinated against measles as Mindanao records a large share of the country’s cases. Read more »
French infectious disease specialists are warning that the bird flu virus, currently spreading among wild birds, poultry, and some mammals, could cause a pandemic more severe than COVID-19 if it mutates to spread efficiently between humans. Read more »
A research team from the Ateneo de Manila University is pursuing an ambitious goal: to develop a vaccine that could prevent stomach ulcers and related diseases. Read more »
With dengue cases climbing across the country, the Department of Health (DOH) is exploring innovative solutions to reduce infections and achieve its ambitious target of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) is stepping up its routine immunization program as vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly measles, continue to surge. Read more »
Health officials in Davao are sounding the alarm after a sharp rise in rabies-related deaths in 2024, coupled with a significant cut in funding for anti-rabies vaccines. Read more »
