Tuberculosis kills an estimated 98 Filipinos every day. DOH and WHO are now targeting 12 million screenings in 2026 backed by a budget nearly double last year's, funded by AI assisted portable X-rays and a shortened drug resistant treatment regimen.
With the 2026 rainy season now underway, DOH's past data shows leptospirosis cases typically climb within weeks of the official onset. Here is the pattern and the prevention steps that matter most.
Ebola is deadly. But its own biology keeps it from spreading globally. Here is what the science says about why containment works, and what the 2026 DRC-Uganda outbreak actually signals.
A readable explanation of hantavirus including how it spreads symptoms real cases and how to stay safe based on verified health sources
A new COVID-19 variant called BA.3.2 or Cicada is being monitored globally. Here is what we know about its origin spread and impact.
Global surveys show that anxiety and depression surged during the pandemic. Follow up studies now reveal partial recovery, but mental health indicators remain elevated in several age groups, especially among young adults.
Peer reviewed studies show rising HIV cases among young Filipinos. This article explains the drivers, risks, and prevention strategies based on evidence.
A new German COVID study analyzed PCR results alongside IgG antibody tests and found that only around fourteen percent of PCR positive tests in one laboratory network aligned with later detectable antibodies. The number is real but comes from modeling with major assumptions. This article explains what the findings mean and why PCR remains reliable in clinical care.
Researchers have found that viral RNA or proteins from SARS CoV 2 can persist in certain tissues for months or years which may help explain lingering long COVID symptoms
MDR-TB means the TB germ no longer responds to isoniazid and rifampicin. With WHO-recommended all-oral regimens made up entirely of tablets, MDR-TB can be cured safely and effectively.
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