The number of pertussis cases nationwide has increased 20-fold this year from 2023, according to the Department of Hea
OH data showed 28 new cases were recorded from March 10 to 16, bringing to 568 the total number of infections, including 40 deaths since January.MANILA, Philippines — lth.
Regions with the most number of local government units that logged high number of pertussis cases were Calabarzon , Central and Western Visayas, Mimaropa and the National Capital Region, which accounted for 58 cases or 27 percent of the total confirmed infections. Health officials said from 122 cases recorded between Feb. 4 and 11, the figure increased to 149 between Feb. 18 and 25.The DOH said the declining trend could still change, as there may be late consultations and reports.Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said antibiotics can treat pertussis and vaccines can help prevent the infection.The agency is fast-tracking the procurement and arrival of three million doses of anti-pertussis vaccine.
Health executives on Tuesday met with LGU health officials in Metro Manila to present updates on the number of pertussis cases and discussed appropriate measures to be taken.Outbreaks of pertussis have been declared in Quezon City and in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The lawmaker brother of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday took a swipe at critics who have called her out for her silence...
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