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QC widens access to doxycycline to curb leptospirosis cases
The Quezon City Government said it is expanding access to doxycycline across the city to boost the prevention of leptospirosis and ensure that residents exposed to floodwaters will receive timely intervention.
Filipinos projected to live longer over next decade
Filipinos are projected to live longer over the next decade, with women continuing to outlive men by nearly seven years as the country moves further into its demographic transition, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Quezon City breaches epidemic threshold for leptospirosis
Following days of heavy rainfall that inundated parts of Quezon City, the local government said the number of leptospirosis cases has breached the epidemic threshold.
Second-hand smoke causes to nearly 1.7 million deaths globally: study
More than 2.7 billion people including children have been exposed to second-hand smoke globally, contributing to nearly 1.7 million deaths in 2023, according to study published Tuesday in The Lancet.
Manila leptospirosis cases hit 'epidemic' levels
Leptospirosis cases in Manila have breached the epidemic threshold, which means infections in the city have exceeded the expected number of cases for a specific period of the year, the Manila City Health Office said on Monday.
Wildfires, heatwaves endanger air quality, health: UN
Wildfires and heatwaves, which generate microscopic airborne pollutants, risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality, protect human health and safeguard nature, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.
Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India
A growing body of global research suggests dogs can be trained to detect cancer and other human illnesses, from Parkinson's to Covid-19.
DOH: Ideal ratio of healthcare workers to population will take 7 years
It will take seven years before the country reaches the ideal number of healthcare professionals, according to Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Edwin Mercado.
US study tests psilocybin to fight cancer side effects
Here's a novel idea for countering the painful side effects of chemotherapy: beforehand, take the hallucinogenic drug found in magic mushrooms.
DOH says fewer deaths from leptospirosis in 2026
Leptospirosis caused fewer deaths this year compared to last year, the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday.
DOH exec sounds alarm over 'significant increase' of leptospirosis cases
A senior official of the Department of Health on Thursday sounded the alarm over the fresh spike of leptospirosis cases in the country following severe habagat rains that spawned floods in Luzon last month.
House panel suspends consideration of proposed 2027 DOH budget, to resume Sept. 7
MANILA — The House Committee on Appropriations has suspended consideration of the Department of Health’s (DOH) proposed 2027 budget after 10 hours of deliberations, with several House members still seeking to raise questions with the agency.
Expert sees second wave of leptospirosis surge by next week
Following the massive flooding that engulfed part of Metro Manila and Central Luzon over the weekend, a health expert says it may very well be possible for hospitals to observe a second surge of leptospirosis cases.
DENR: Metro Manila air quality ‘slightly improved’; ‘Unhealthy’ air now affecting Visayas, Mindanao
While the air quality in Metro Manila has “slightly improved” despite the transboundary haze due to the forest fires in Indonesia, the “unhealthy” air is now affecting Visayas and Mindanao, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Wednesday.
Smoke from Indonesian forest fires: What is transboundary haze?
The hazy skies seen across parts of the Philippines over the past days are not caused by morning mist. They are, instead, a result of transboundary haze—air pollution that has traveled hundreds of kilometers from massive forest fires burning in Indonesia.
Public urged to stay indoors, mask up as haze persists in parts of PH
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday urged residents in haze-affected areas to stay indoors as much as possible and take precautions against possible health effects from deteriorating air quality.
In Japan's mountains, a different way to manage bears
As a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano in Japan, where rising nationwide attacks have brought fear and resulted in the culling of thousands of the animals.
Metro Manila air quality reaches ‘acutely unhealthy’ levels amid haze from Indonesia
Air quality in several parts of Metro Manila reached “acutely unhealthy” levels on Monday evening, with Parañaque and Las Piñas recording the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) readings as haze linked to forest fires in Indonesia continued to affect the region.
'Don’t wait for the symptoms': DOH urges early consultations vs leptospirosis after flood exposure
MANILA — Within 72 hours of exposure to floodwaters, the public is advised to seek medical consultation and not wait for symptoms of leptospirosis to appear, according to the Department of Health.