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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.

A health expert stressed that frequent and proper handwashing with soap and water is a key measure in preventing hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). 

The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to tackle Q fever bacteria from imported goats. To protect public health, DOH is rolling out an assessment of risks to human health status. Q fever, attributed to the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, is a disease found in animals that can be transmitted to humans. This collaboration highlights the critical need for joint efforts in managing diseases that affect both humans and animals.

As the rainy season descends upon Davao City, the City Health Office (CHO) has issued a bulletin warning residents about the increased risk of leptospirosis. This bacterial disease, which affects both humans and animals, is primarily spread through the urine of infected animals. With the region experiencing frequent flooding, the potential for outbreaks has heightened, prompting the CHO to take proactive measures to safeguard public health.

As Bhai Kaba fights pneumonia in the ICU, unity and support spread across online and offline communities. Zaskia Adya Mecca’s bravery in sharing her story ignites a vital discussion on an often overlooked public health issue. Collaboration among healthcare professionals and government officials is imperative.

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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.

With Lebaran right around the corner, it’s important to prioritise our health. Stay updated on HFMD and Dengue fever, take preventive actions such as frequent handwashing and mosquito control, and seek medical help if needed. This will ensure a happy and safe celebration for everyone.

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.

In a startling incident in central Oregon, a pet owner has been diagnosed with the bubonic plague, a disease that harks back to the Middle Ages. Health officials believe the resident contracted the rare illness from their symptomatic pet cat, marking a rare occurrence of the plague in modern times.