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 »
In response to the rising number of dengue cases across the Philippines, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced a substantial increase in its benefit package for severe dengue. 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 »
According to the Department of Health (DOH), dengue cases increased to 208,965 between January 1 and September 6, which is 68 percent more than during the same period previous year. 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 »
