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Country

First Mpox Case of 2024 Recorded in the Philippines: DOH Calls for Vigilance

The Department of Health (DOH) has reported the first case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the Philippines for 2024. This new case brings the total number of recorded mpox cases in the country to 10. The last case was documented in December 2023, and all previous patients have since recovered.

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Medical Investigations

Everything You Need to Know About Monkeypox

Essential Facts About Monkeypox and How to Stay Safe Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease recently declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization

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Children's Health

Understanding Common Childhood Conditions: Insights Paediatrician Dr Mohana

Recognising and understanding childhood conditions can help in managing them effectively. Dr Mohana, a paediatrician with a subspecialty in paediatric allergy and immunology, recently discussed some of the most prevalent childhood conditions during the early years of life in a YouTube video on our channel, shedding light on how parents can navigate these challenges.

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Baby Health

Nutritionist Believes Prevention of Promotion of Formula Milk Will Promote Exclusively Breastfeeding

On 11 August 2024, the Director of Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health, dr. Lovely Daisy, MKM, announced that this regulation prohibits the promotion of formula milk, which is stipulated in Article 33, as part of efforts to increase the success of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia. The regulation adopts the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes that has been introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) since 1981.

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