Mosquito-borne diseases surge in Lahj

LAHJ, Feb. 22 (YPA) -The health situation in Lahj province has severely deteriorated due to the widespread presence of mosquitoes, leading to an increase in mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever, which are spreading rapidly because of poor sanitation and stagnant water. Health reports have indicated a noticeable increase in cases of diseases […]

Reactivate dengue fast lanes, DOH tells hospitals

philstar.com - 21/Feb 16:00

The Department of Health (DOH) has ordered all government hospitals to ensure that their dengue fast lanes are functioning, as cases of the...

Health warning issued after Murray Valley Encephalitis case confirmed in Karratha

thewest.com.au - 21/Feb 03:06

A case of Murray Valley encephalitis has been confirmed in Karratha, prompting renewed health warnings about mosquito-borne diseases in the Pilbara...

Philippines officials offer cash for mosquitoes amid rise in dengue cases

theguardian.com - 20/Feb 07:33

People in village near the capital line up with their haul, where a mosquito zapper and some pesos await

DOH launches search-and-destroy drive vs dengue

philstar.com - 16:00

In a bid to prevent a further rise in dengue cases, the Department of Health is spearheading an activity tomorrow afternoon that aims to eliminate...

Health Authorities Sound Alarm Over Dengue in Costa Rica

ticotimes.net - 21/Feb 00:02

Costa Rica started off 2025 with fewer dengue fever cases compared to last year, according to data from the Ministry of Health. However, authorities...

Typhoid cases surge in Nanumba North amid water crisis

myjoyonline.com - 19/Feb 14:23

The Nanumba North Municipality in the Northern Region is witnessing a rise in typhoid cases, primarily due to poor sanitation and unsafe water...

DOH reports 40% increase in dengue cases as of Feb. 1

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 16/Feb 12:45

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reported an upward trend in dengue cases with more than 28,000 cases logged as of...

Quezon City declares dengue outbreak

philstar.com - 15/Feb 16:00

Following a significant increase in dengue cases in recent weeks, the Quezon City government on Saturday declared an outbreak and mobilized all units...