The Department of Health conducted a two-day “National Health Fair Pista ng Kalusugan” on April 15 and 16, 2023, at the Quezon Memorial Circle to push for a “Healthy Pilipinas” by adopting a healthier lifestyle through the Seven Healthy Habits. The Seven Healthy Habits is part of DOH’s Health Promotion Framework Strategy 2021 to 2030, […]
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The start of the rainy season comes with the anticipated problem of heavy flooding in the Metro and nearby areas. With a number of tropical storms and monsoon rains almost every week, you can expect flooding in streets and even major thoroughfares. This caused people, especially commuters, to wade through the floodwaters despite it being
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What is mpox, previously called monkeypox? Mpox is an illness caused by the monkeypox virus. The virus can spread to humans from an animal host, such as rodents or nonhuman primates such as monkeys. The virus also can spread between people. In humans, mpox can cause flu-like symptoms and an itchy, painful rash. Treatment for
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Reviewed by Ika Villanueva Caperonce, MD · Infectious Disease · Makati Medical Center · Written by Lhay Ann Boctoy · Updated 09/01/2022 It is important to know how to prevent dengue, especially if you live in one of the hundred countries affected by the disease. People who live in tropical areas are at a higher risk. Dengue is a
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