Tag: illnesses
MOH reports a drop in haze-related illnesses
The number of haze-related illness cases showed a downward trend in Epidemiological Week (EW) 37/2026, with asthma cases registering the largest decline of 35.36 per cent compared with the previous week, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). In a […]
Asia sees spike in respiratory, flu-like illnesses as cold season persists
Not quite the festive news for Asia, where countries are reporting rising cases of super flu. Health authorities have noted an increase in respiratory and seasonal flu cases across the region and are urging the public—especially vulnerable groups such as […]
Philippines’ Health Dept urges public to stay warm as cold weather illnesses surge
The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has issued an advisory urging the public to stay safe and warm amid a significant rise in cold weather-related illnesses. Cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI), including cough, colds, […]
Healthcare inequity: bridging the gap for marginalized sectors, poor economies
Disparities in accessing healthcare and receiving sufficient medical treatment have existed throughout history. Despite the advancement of modern medicine and medical technologies, as well as emergence of new information about illnesses and medical conditions, major discrepancies depending on factors such […]
