DOH Urges Public to Avoid Close Physical Contact Amid Rising Infections DAVAO CITY (May 31) — Health authorities have confirmed a total of 10 Mpox (monkeypox) cases in the Davao Region in the past two months, raising concerns in a region with over 5.2 million residents across five provinces, six cities, 43 municipalities, and 1,162 barangays. According to Department of … [Read more...] about 10 Mpox cases detected in Davao Region in two months
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Davao del Sur enforces mandatory face masks amid rising Mpox concerns
DAVAO CITY (May 29 ) -- With the re-emergence of Mpox (Monkeypox) cases in parts of the country and globally, the provincial government of Davao del Sur has taken a firm stance to protect its people. Governor Yvonne R. Cagas has issued Executive Order No. 20, Series of 2025, mandating the wearing of face masks in all public places across the province. The measure is part of … [Read more...] about Davao del Sur enforces mandatory face masks amid rising Mpox concerns
Philippines boosts protection for health workers in Mindanao
BUTUAN CITY (May 25) -In armed conflicts and other situations of violence, healthcare workers may face various forms of abuse, severely impacting the quality of services that they provide. The community suffers in such cases because healthcare becomes inaccessible. To minimize the impact of violence and improve the resilience of health care workers in Agusan del Norte and … [Read more...] about Philippines boosts protection for health workers in Mindanao
DA, FDA strengthen vaccine regulation amid ASF resurgence in Cotabato
DAVAO CITY (May 23)—In a concerted effort to bolster animal health and safeguard national food security, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have intensified their collaboration on vaccine regulation and availability. This initiative aims to combat transboundary diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI), which … [Read more...] about DA, FDA strengthen vaccine regulation amid ASF resurgence in Cotabato
Healing after the quake: Doctors without Borders aids survivors in Myanmar
DAVAO CITY (May 6) -- As of April 8, 2025, official data shows that more than 3,600 people have died, over 5,000 have been injured, and 15 million have been severely affected by the earthquake—creating what many describe as a crisis within a crisis. “They found my son in my sister’s arms. She didn’t make it. I also lost my husband,” shared a patient at the Tada-U mobile … [Read more...] about Healing after the quake: Doctors without Borders aids survivors in Myanmar
