UP researchers developed an AI tool that helps speed up the discovery of potential antibiotics, offering a smarter way to fight bacterial infections. Researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Science have developed an artificial intelligence tool that could significantly speed up the discovery of new antibiotics. Read more »
Dengue remains a persistent public health challenge in the Philippines, especially during the rainy season when mosquito breeding accelerates in hard-to-reach communities. In Candelaria, Quezon, a technology-driven initiative is demonstrating how innovation can support earlier and more targeted prevention. 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 World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 highlights the continuing crisis of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, with the Philippines ranking among the top five countries responsible for a staggering 56% of global TB cases. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) announced that 5,835 cases of leptospirosis were reported between January 1 and October 5, a 16 percent rise over the 5,050 cases recorded during the same time the previous year. Read more »
