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Measles outbreak ‘almost over’: DOH

MANILA — The measles outbreak nationwide is almost over, the country’s health chief said Tuesday. “It is probably safer to assume …

Recent dengue outbreaks not Dengvaxia-related: Duque

MANILA — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Tuesday the recent dengue outbreaks in certain regions nationwide are not related …

Smoking also increases risk of tuberculosis infection

MANILA — Smoking increases the risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB), an expert said on Wednesday. “Though it’s an airborne infection, there …

CPR, a life-saving know-how

MANILA — With cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death in the country, it would be no surprise that cardiac …

Tips on surviving dengue

MANILA — While dengue can be fatal, experts say patients or victims can survive the disease through early diagnosis, prompt …

DFA lauds ‘Liter of Light’ for bagging Edison Award

MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) lauded on Friday the achievements of a group of Filipino volunteers who spread …

Magnitude 6.5 quake damages 8 schools in Eastern Samar

MANILA — A total of eight schools were damaged by the 6.5 magnitude earthquake, which hit San Julian, Eastern Samar on …

Quake damages 9 schools in Luzon

MANILA — A total of nine schools were damaged by the 6.1 magnitude earthquake, which hit several parts of Luzon on …

Red Cross attends to 7K vacationers during Holy Week

MANILA — A total of 7,185 who joined the traditional Holy Week activities and celebration from April 15 to 21 has …

UHC, NICC laws give cancer patients new lease on life

MANILA — When 66-year-old widow Gertrudes Calderon was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in May 2013, she feared the treatment …

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