Category : Global Health


Leptospirosis Cases Jump 225% in Bacolod City

Bacolod City reports a 225% increase in leptospirosis cases from January to April 2026, with 13 cases and 3 deaths. Health officials warn of flood risks and urge preventive measures.

Free Cleft Surgeries for 100 Kids in Cebu This May

A collaborative medical mission in Cebu offers free cleft lip and palate surgeries from May 3 to 8, 2026, at ACE Medical Center, with screening on May 3. Up to 100 children are expected to benefit.

Philippines, UNICEF Launch P756M Child Nutrition Fund

The Philippines government, with UNICEF, launches a P756.2 million Child Nutrition Fund to expand nutrition interventions nationwide, targeting over 8.4 million children and 1.2 million pregnant women, especially in BARMM.

Leptospirosis Cases in Bacolod City Surge by 200%

Bacolod City reports a 200% increase in leptospirosis cases from January to April 2026, with 12 cases and 3 deaths. Health officials urge immediate prophylaxis and proper waste management to combat the outbreak.

Philippines Launches P756M Child Nutrition Fund with UNICEF

The Philippine government, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a P756.2 million Child Nutrition Fund to combat stunting and wasting, targeting over 8.4 million children and 1.2 million pregnant women nationwide, with a focus on the Bangsamoro region.

PHAP: No Medicine Price Hikes Until June, But Issues Remain

The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines commits to no medicine price increases until June, offering temporary relief amid inflation. However, experts warn of underlying health sector problems and call for stronger long-term soluti

Cebu Forum Showcases Cervical Cancer Prevention Breakthrough

A recent dissemination forum in Cebu City revealed how the CLAMS 2 Project's centralized laboratory model has dramatically improved cervical cancer screening and follow-up care, offering a replicable blueprint for urban health systems nationwide.

Measles-Rubella Cases Jump 45%, DOH Calls for Vaccination

The Department of Health reports a 45% increase in Measles-Rubella cases in Q1 2026, with 1,627 infections recorded. Officials emphasize community vaccination to protect unvaccinated infants and vulnerable populations nationwide.

DOH: No Drug Shortage, But Price Hikes Expected

The Department of Health monitors drug prices due to Middle East tensions affecting oil, but confirms sufficient supply. Secretary Ted Herbosa warns of rising costs for imported medical goods.

Cadiz City Warns Public to Avoid Aloy and Tolingan Fish

The Cadiz City Health Office in Negros Occidental has issued a public health advisory urging residents to temporarily avoid consuming Aloy and Tolingan fish after 51 confirmed cases of severe allergic reactions were reported on April 6, 2026.

First Mindanao Child Gets CAR T Cancer Therapy in Shanghai

Dezier Grye Daclan, a 10-year-old from Mindanao, has made medical history as the first in the region to undergo CAR T cell infusion for aggressive blood cancer at Shanghai Children's Medical Center, after battling the disease for four years with unwaverin

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