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Daily average of new Covid-19 cases drops by 9%

The country’s daily average of new Covid-19 cases declined by 9 percent from July 3-9, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday. In its latest case bulletin, the agency recorded 359 daily infections, a decline of 33 cases from the 392 recorded b…

LGUs must mandate purchase of heart emergency gadgets

All local government units (LGUs) must prioritize the procurement of public automated external defibrillator (AED), urged Philippine Heart Association (PHA) incoming Central Luzon Chapter president Dr. Rayzen Lim. An AED is a portable, life-saving dev…

P2-M aid for ASF-hit swine farmers in Antique town

The Antique provincial government has allocated PHP2 million as financial aid to farmers in the municipality of Hamtic as their livelihood was affected by the African swine fever (ASF). Michelle Bantolo, Social Welfare Officer 1 of the Antique Provinc…

7 ‘super health centers’ to serve remote areas in Albay

At least seven super health centers (SHC) that will soon rise in Albay province will provide comprehensive basic health services to the people, particularly in remote areas. In a media interview on Thursday, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, who…

Teenage Pregnancy Remains Concern In Philippines: Official

Teenage pregnancy incidence in the Philippines has decreased, but remains a concern, said the country’s official agency, Commission on Population and Development, today.“The decrease in teenage pregnancy remains a cause of concern among girls 15 to 19…

Bivalent Covid-19 vaccine can protect vs. FE.1

Bivalent coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines could provide substantial protection against the FE.1 Omicron subvariant, an infectious disease expert said Tuesday. ”Yung bisa ng bivalent vaccines dito sa XBB, there is substantial protection, h…

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