Leptospirosis outbreak

By ANALOU DE VERA Health Secretary Francisco Duque III declared yesterday a leptospirosis outbreak in 18 barangays in seven cities in Metro Manila as he called on local government officials to intensify anti-rodent measures, including collection of garbage, in their areas to prevent further spread of the disease. Duque made the move as the Department […]

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Nothing new in recent study on Dengvaxia effects, says DOH chief

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There was nothing new or different in the findings of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) study about the effects of Sanofi Pasteur’s Dengvaxia vaccine on seronegative recipients, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francsico Duque III said on Friday.

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PH aiming for universal health coverage by 2040 — health chief

Health Secretary Francisco Duque expressed confidence that the Philippines will achieve its goal of attaining universal healthcare coverage by 2040.

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