The flu is all too frequently mistaken for any other mild disease that can be treated in a day or two. This was the case of Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress famous for her role as Shan Cai in the original Meteor Garden, who died of pneumonia after catching influenza while traveling to Japan. Read more »
Iloilo City is seeing an uptick in suspected cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), with local health authorities urging the public to prioritize proper hygiene to prevent further spread. 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 »
The “Itik Pinas” project marks a pivotal development for agriculture in Negros Oriental. Backed by a PHP5 million grant from the DOST-PCAARD, it is set to significantly enhance the region's local agriculture. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the first case of Mpox, often known as monkeypox, in the Philippines after the disease was declared a global public health emergency. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has provided a concerning update on the dengue fever situation in the Philippines. As of August 10, there have been 396 dengue-related deaths reported nationwide since the start of the year. Read more »
