Cleanup is ‘best defense’ against diseases, gov says

Nestle L. Semilla 10/19/2016

CLEAN surroundings remain the best defense against mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III said yesterday. “Even before (our cleanup drive), communities should play safe and they should clean their area,” Davide said two days…

US Zika advisory seen to have ‘minimal effect’ on PH tourism

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/30/2016

A US health advisory for pregnant women to postpone nonessential travel to 11 Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines, will have very minimal effect on tourism in the country, said industry sources. According to tourism stakeholders in…

Family members of Zika case in city monitored

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/27/2016

THE Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) continues to monitor family members of the 22-year-old pregnant woman who was earlier found positive for Zika virus in Cebu City. This developed despite the results of the blood…

Simultaneous province-wide cleanup to prevent mosquito-borne diseases

Nestle L. Semilla 09/22/2016

The Provincial Health Office (PHO) created a “3-in-1 task force” to prevent the increase of cases of mosquito-borne diseases in Cebu. This task force is solely for the prevention of chikungunya, dengue and Zika virus in the…

City residents urged to guard vs mosquitos

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/21/2016

CEBU City officials are urging the public to be vigilant against mosquito bites, given the positive Zika virus cases reported in Cebu. Cebu City Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella is also asking officials from the Bureau of Quarantine…

DON’T FEAR ZIKA

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 09/21/2016

“Do not be scared of Zika.” This was the message conveyed by Dr. Jaime Bernadas, director of the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7), following reports that there are nine new cases of the mosquito-borne Zika…

Task force to monitor Zika virus, dengue in province

Nestle L. Semilla 09/21/2016

THE Provincial Health Office (PHO) created a “3-in-1 task force” to prevent the increase of cases of chikungunya, dengue and zika virus in Cebu. PHO official Dr. Niño Ismael Pastor said while there is no case of…

DOH tells public not to be afraid of Zika

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 09/21/2016

THE regional Department of Health (DOH) said the public should not be scared about the Zika virus and advised them to clear their surroundings of garbage and any receptacle that can accumulate stagnant water. In Wednesday’s press…

DOH CONFIRMS ZIKA CASE IN CEBU

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/20/2016

The Department of Health (DOH) announced yesterday that there are six new cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in the Philippines recorded this month, one of which was reported in Cebu. Dr. Jaime Bernadas, director of the…

One of six Zika cases occurred in Cebu City: DOH

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/20/2016

One of six Zika cases recorded in the country occurred in Cebu City, the regional Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. Five other Zika cases are recorded in IloIlo City and Laguna province. Regional DOH Director Dr.…

CV dengue cases up by 156%; public urged to clean homes

Izobelle T. Pulgo 09/18/2016

The health department in Central Visayas is calling again for residents in the region to continue to intensify their clean-up drive as the number of dengue cases dramatically increased by 156 percent. Dr. Jonathan Neil Erasmo of…

US health officials: Zika causes birth defects

04/15/2016

NEW YORK — Confirming the worst fears of many pregnant women in the United States and Latin America, US health officials said Wednesday there is no longer any doubt the Zika virus causes babies to be born…

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