Browsing: diarrhoea

Discover why breastfeeding is crucial for newborns, particularly in the first two months of life. Learn about the risks of diarrhoea in non-breastfed infants and the unparalleled protective benefits of breast milk.

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.

In a devastating incident in Lamitan, Basilan, two children tragically lost their lives, and three others were hospitalised after consuming pufferfish, known locally as “butete.” 

Baguio City is intensifying its efforts to combat illegal and unregulated deep wells through a multi-stakeholder approach. The initiative emphasises the critical health implications of groundwater management and aims to ensure safe water for residents and address the city’s water scarcity and contamination issues.

The Department of Health confirms the first vaping-related death in the Philippines, highlighting serious health risks and sparking urgent discussions on stricter e-cigarette regulations. Health experts and advocates call for comprehensive measures to protect the youth from vaping-related illnesses and prevent further tragedies.

Sumatran orangutan treats wounds with medicinal plants, raising questions about animal intelligence and the potential for collaboration in traditional medicine.

The resilient communities of the Davao Region, already grappling with the aftermath of recent floods and landslides, now face a new health crisis as cases of leptospirosis surge.

Baguio City, a popular tourist destination in the Philippines, is experiencing a surge in acute gastroenteritis cases and is at…

The proactive detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) stands as a cornerstone in mitigating the impact of this reversible condition, according to the insights shared by Dr. Nika Kristine Lee, Chief Fellow of Adult Nephrology at the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center. 

The United Nations (UN) stated that it is possible to put a stop to AIDS as a threat to public…