Mass vaccination for Mpox unnecessary for now – DOH-7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has confirmed that they are currently monitoring five suspected cases of monkeypox (Mpox) in the region. However, health officials said that this is not a…

DOH-7 clarifies: ‘No confirmed’ cases of mpox in Central Visayas

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official from the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) confirmed on Thursday that there are “no confirmed” cases of monkeypox (mpox) recorded in Central Visayas. Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Cañal, regional epidemiologist…

Central Visayas records over 6K dengue cases from Jan-May 2024

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 6,539 dengue cases were reported in Central Visayas for the first five months of 2024. Dr. Ronald Jarvik Buscato of the Communicable Diseases Section of the Department of Health in…

Summer 2024: DOH-7 reports rise in dengue, influenza-like illnesses

Niña Mae Oliverio 04/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The scorching summer heat is already too much for the public to endure. Health experts say that over exposure to the sun may result to heat stroke, cramps, dehydration, and exhaustion. In addition,…

Pertussis: 6 deaths due to disease recorded in Central Visayas, says DOH-7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) confirmed on Tuesday that the region has recorded a total of 115 reported cases of pertussis from January to March this year. This was confirmed…

Mental health woes: DOH-7 urges public to call hotlines when they need help

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health in Central Visayas encourages those, who feel down or depressed or who want someone to talk to, to call the health agency’s hotlines (see photo for the hotline numbers)…

Central Visayas logs 19 suspected rabies-related deaths

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas is experiencing a rise in animal bite cases, with 19 suspected rabies-related deaths being investigated. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) observed an increase in the total number of…

DOH 7 hits only 72 percent of measles, polio vax target; nationwide vax drive extended until June 15

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH 7) immunized about 520,000 children ages nine to 59 months old against measles as of June 1, 2023, under its “Chikiting Ligtas 2023” catch-up immunization…

‘Extreme heat’ affects measles vax campaign as DOH-7 monitors 70 suspected cases

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Health officials in Central Visayas vowed to work double time to achieve their target of inoculating 95 percent of the children here against measles. The country kicked off the Chikiting Ligtas 2023, the…

No increase in COVID-19 cases in Central Visayas says DOH official

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — COVID-19 cases in Central Visayas in recent weeks have not increased, an official of the Department of Health in Region 7 (DOH 7) said on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. DOH 7 director Dr.…

DOH-7: Hospitals on white alert; gear up for ‘summer-related illnesses’

Futch Anthony Inso 04/12/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has already placed hospitals in white alert status as they launched the “Oplan Tag-init Task Force.” This was confirmed by Dr. Shelbay Blanco, head of…

Mayor Suan says ban on swimming/bathing in Barangays Poblacion and Catarman not lifted yet

Futch Anthony Inso 03/15/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan clarified that he has not lifted yet the ban on swimming and bathing at the coastal waters of Barangay Poblacion and Catarman. Suan clarified this after several pump boat…

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