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A measles outbreak was declared at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) where 42 inmates were suspected to have suffered from the virus since June 16. Laboratory tests conducted last Friday by the regional health…
The Department of Health (DOH)-7 already sent its evaluation report on the “taped baby” case to its central office for validation last Friday. After assessing it, the central office may send a team to Cebu, DOH-7 information…
The Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) in Central Visayas has recorded 84 cases of suspected typhoid fever in Borbon town, north Cebu. Rennan Cimafranca said they continue to take blood samples and distribute medicine to affected…
The Department of Health (DOH-7) supports the Ecowaste Coalition’s campaign against the use of paintbrushes which would be tainted with lead for food preparations. Dr. Guy Perez, head of Health Facilities Development Section of DOH-7 said that…
Ramil tends to his grill on P. del Rosario Avenue in Cebu City. After 6 p.m. customers start lining up to buy sticks of sizzling meat barbecue for supper. The vendor uses a small paintbrush to baste…
Incumbent Alcantara town mayor Fredo Canete died of a heart attack yesterday morning.He was 69 years old. His remains lie in state at the residence in B. Rodriguez Street for three days before he will be brought…
Amelia underwent two major surgeries in the last four years to remove cancer cells from her body. Celocia, who had her right breast removed, blamed a Globe Telecom cell site built two meters away from her house…
The radio frequency waves received and transmitted by cell site towers don’t cause cancer, a health official said today. During the public hearing held by the Cebu City Council, Dr. Agnet Peralta of the Department of Health…
While men appear to be “the snorer” and more susceptible to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it is now evident from a new study that a large number of women are also victims of this sleep disorder. What…
LAST week, I feel victim to a nasty bout of pharyngitis, consisting of 40 degrees fever for six days, a constant severe migraine, swollen lymph nodes and tonsils, and basically feeling like utter hell. I was confined…
The regional office of the Department of Health (DOH-7) reminded the public to remain vigilant against dengue whenever they stock up on water during summer. “Even if it’s not the rainy season, people should be careful about…
The PNP Regional Office in Central Visayas is tracking the 14 passengers of Flight EY0424 who were supposedly exposed to the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome or MERS Coronavirus. In a phone interview, Senior Supt. Erson Digal, chief…
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