Triphallia: Man with 3 genitalia discovered by researchers

Dale Arasa 10/16/2024

Did you ever know what Triphallia is?  Triphallia is a rare congenital anomaly where a person has three distinct penile shafts. It was highlighted lately when researchers discovered a man with three genitalia after he donated his…

Mutilated girls’ genitalia sold for magic in Ivory Coast

09/11/2024

Touba, Ivory Coast–When he was a witch doctor, Moussa Diallo would regularly smear himself in a lotion made from a clitoris cut from a girl subjected to female genital mutilation. “I wanted to be a big chief, I…

Dengue cases in Cebu City: No declaration of health emergency yet

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Although he already said he may declare the rising cases of dengue a public health emergency, Cebu City acting mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he still needs more data before doing so. Garcia…

No sanctions on Binaliw landfill operators despite violations

Pia Piquero 09/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) has decided not to impose sanctions on the Binaliw landfill operators despite uncovering violations of environmental laws. The Binaliw landfill, operated by Prime Integrated Waste…

Conduct info campaign on mpox, health department, DOH-7 urged

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local legislators have penned resolutions requesting the health department and agency here regarding the information campaign on monkeypox (mpox). The resolutions were filed by Cebu City councilors Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa and Rey Gealon…

Dengue claims two more lives in Mandaue City, Cebu

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/03/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu–Just about two weeks after the last death was reported here, two more individuals have died due to dengue. As of September 1, 2024, the city’s total number of dengue cases has risen to 520…

6 suspected cases of mpox in Mandaue City, Cebu

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/02/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu–The Mandaue City Health Office said that they have recorded six suspected cases of mpox in the city. Debra Maria Catulong, head of the MCHO, said  these individuals were already advised for home isolation and…

Cebu City health chief denies abuse claims, says memo ‘poorly worded’

Pia Piquero 08/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Dr. Daisy Villa, head of the Cebu City Health Department (CCHD), has denied allegations of grave abuse of power and misconduct. She clarified that the contentious memo regarding midwives’ duty schedules was “poorly…

Dengue in Mandaue: One-year-old is latest fatality

Mary Rose Sagarino 08/22/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu–The Mandaue City Health Office has recorded another fatality due to dengue.  The recent fatality is a one-year-old baby, who passed away three days ago, said City Health Officer Dr. Debra Maria Catulong. This is…

Mpox signs and symptoms

08/20/2024

As the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox is a global health emergency, it is just fitting to be informed about the symptoms of this virus.  Mpox, also known as monkeypox, was first identified by scientists…

Mpox in the Philippines: First case for 2024 detected, says DOH

Zacarian Sarao 08/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A new case of mpox (formerly monkeypox) has been recorded in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday, August 19, 2024. The DOH said it received information on a newly recorded mpox…

Mandaue to offer health services for indigent residents

Mary Rose Sagarino 08/15/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines–Mandaue City has partnered with a private hospital to provide health services for qualified indigent residents. On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes and Maayo Medical Clinic Corporation signed a Memorandum of…

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