Tabuk City’s African swine fever task force wants a calamity declaration and a 30-day ban on incoming pork, as 1,451 hogs are already affected. Read more »
The Philippines is being urged to broaden its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program and strengthen cervical cancer prevention as gaps remain between existing policies and their implementation. Read more »
Palawan has confirmed its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya, prompting the provincial government to strengthen quarantine and containment measures to prevent the virus from spreading to other areas. Read more »
WHO says hantavirus risk remains low after cruise ship cases, with no need for panic or travel restrictions as investigations continue. 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 »
The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public on Wednesday, January 28, that it is ready to respond to potential cases of the Nipah virus (NiV), following confirmed infections in West Bengal, India. The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is actively monitoring airports and seaports to prevent the virus from entering the country. Read more »
