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East Nusa Tenggara’s picturesque landscapes belie a hidden struggle. There is a dire shortage of clean water. Discover the urgent call to action to tackle this crisis and ensure a healthier future for its inhabitants.

As the rainy season sets in, the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines is urging the public to be vigilant in preventing dengue fever.

The Philippines faced a difficult period ahead, dealing with the arrival of Typhoon Aghon (Ewiniar) and bracing for the impact of La Nina. Philippine authorities reported that Typhoon Aghon (Ewiniar) killed at least seven people when it hit the country over the weekend. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday, May 28, that search and rescue efforts would continue. Aghon brought strong winds and heavy rain to provinces south of the capital, shutting down airports and seaports and disrupting power supply.

Indonesia is on high alert as new COVID-19 variants KP.1 and KP.2 have been found in Singapore and pose a looming threat. The persistent COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a significant global health challenge, with new variants emerging and spreading worldwide. In particular, Singapore has recently experienced a notable surge in cases attributed to the KP.1 and KP.2 variants, which has raised considerable concerns about their potential spread to neighbouring countries, including Indonesia. Due to the high frequency of travel between the two nations, these variants are likely to enter Indonesia. 

Dengue fever cases in Indonesia have skyrocketed by a staggering 200% in 2024, leaving healthcare facilities overwhelmed. By April, over 621 dengue deaths had been reported, highlighting the urgent need to contain the spread of this mosquito-borne viral illness.

A heartbreaking incident has left a family in the Philippines mourning the loss of their 13-year-old daughter, who tragically succumbed to rabies two months after being bitten by a stray dog.

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In a concerning development, malaria cases in the Philippines nearly doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year, with climate change emerging as a significant contributing factor, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

In response to a concerning surge in measles cases, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), health authorities have launched an extensive house-to-house vaccination drive.

Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa issued a stark warning highlighting the concerning surge in tuberculosis (TB) cases across the Philippines.