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Nearly 20 adverse drug reactions from Sangobion Kids, an iron syrup supplement for children, were reported more than two weeks after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall notice due to toxic substance contamination. In…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As access and supply to potable water remains scarce in most parts of Cebu Island in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai), local officials here expressed concern over the sprouting cases…
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) is concerned of the possible rise of diarrhea cases here. Doctor Jeffrey Ibones said that they still do not have the actual data of cases in the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A private hospital in Cebu City has opened an Acute Respiratory Infection + Diarrhea (ARID) triage and holding area as part of its contribution in the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Dr.…
THE Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has declared a diarrhea outbreak on Carnaza Island in Daanbantayan town, northern Cebu since last Monday after several people fell ill allegedly due to contaminated water. Dr. Rennan Cimafranca,…
Cebu City–The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7), on Monday, declared diarrhea outbreak in Carnaza Island, Daanbantayan, 128.6 kilometers north of here. A total of 101 diarrhea cases have been recorded in the area since first…
PARENTS, beware. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) reports an “alarming” 148% rise is dengue cases from January to July 16 this year with almost four times as many deaths compared to the same period…
Four children in Tudela town, Camotes island were hospitalized after eating lechon or roasted pig whose meat may have been spoiled. The children, aged 3, 5 and 12, said the pork had an unpleasant smell and was…
The Regional Epidemiological Surveillance Unit (RESU-7) has reminded food peddlers to ensure that the food they sell, especially in schools, is safe. Parents, students and teachers are advised to check if vendors and school canteens have sanitation…
There are more and more fast food chains requiring their food handler to use gloves when preparing food items, as an indication of hygiene and food safety. The idea, on the surface, appears to be a good…
Acting Mayor Edgardo Labella has ordered water suppliers in barangay Guadalupe to temporarily stop their operations pending the results of water samples after six residents from sitio Katugasan were brought to the hospital last Saturday. Cebu City…
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