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Japan Reports First Human-to-Human Transmission of Tick-Borne Virus SFTS

In a concerning development for public health, Japan has confirmed its first case of human-to-human transmission of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS), a potentially lethal tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced that a young doctor, aged in his 20s, contracted the virus following the treatment of a patient who succumbed to the disease in April 2023.

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IATF Recommends Extending Alert Level 2 in 26 Areas in the Philippines: A Medical Perspective

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) in the Philippines recently recommended the extension of Alert Level 2 enforcement in 26 areas until the end of April 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was made to prevent the further spread of the virus in the affected areas. Let us take a closer look at this story from a medical perspective.

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Philippines Receives P145.5 Million Grant to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccination and Routine Immunisation

The receipt of the P145.5 million grant signifies a significant milestone in the Philippines’ ongoing efforts to fortify COVID-19 vaccination and routine immunisation programs. Therefore, the collaboration endeavours to bridge immunisation gaps and achieve optimal vaccination coverage rates with a targeted approach. Additionally, it exhibits a commitment to gender responsiveness and collaborative partnerships. As the nation navigates the complexities of the pandemic, collective action and solidarity remain pivotal in ensuring a healthier, more resilient future for all Filipinos, safeguarding the health and well-being of current and future generations alike.

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Battling Super-Resistant Mosquitoes: The Global Fight Against Dengue Fever

Singapore’s Project Wolbachia began as a small-scale project involving the release of male mosquitoes that carry a natural parasite called Wolbachia, which prevents the eggs of female mosquitoes from hatching. This approach led to a dramatic 90% reduction in the A. aegypti mosquito population and a 77% decrease in dengue cases in the targeted areas. The project has been expanding steadily since its inception.

Recently, with a striking increase in dengue cases over the past ten weeks, Singapore’s government has urged for immediate action. In just the past week, the project released a further 350,000 Wolbachia-carrying males in an area and are planning to extend this initiative to four more regions within this first quarter. This means stepping up to produce a whopping 11 million male Wolbachia mosquitoes weekly and coverage from 26% to 35% of all households in Singapore.

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