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Several areas in Cavite are to be impacted by an oil spill from MT Terranova, which sank off Lamao Point in Bataan. The University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) forecasted that the oil spill would reach Metro Manila by 1 am on Tuesday, 30 July, affecting Noveleta, Rosario, Tanza, Naic, and Ternate in Cavite.

Following the deaths of at least 1,300 people at this year’s hajj, the health of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia has become a critical issue. Witnesses and experts say a combination of scorching temperatures and difficulties with crowd control made the sacred event disorienting and dangerous. These pilgrims lack access to essential facilities like air-conditioned buses and tents. Consequently, they must endure long walks under the scorching sun without adequate protection. This situation highlights significant health risks associated with unregistered Hajj participation.

Malaysia has been grappling with an outbreak of leptospirosis. This bacterial infection, although not new to the region, has resurfaced with alarming vigour, raising concerns among health authorities and the general public alike.

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.

Senator Raffy Tulfo drew attention to the alarming scarcity of cobra antivenom in rural areas of the Philippines. He underscored the dire consequences of this shortage, citing tragic incidents. Multiple individuals succumbed to snakebites due to the unavailability of the life-saving antidote in local hospitals.

Indonesia, a Southeast Asian archipelago nestled within the fiery embrace of the Pacific Ring of Fire, is no stranger to volcanic activity. In April 2024, Mount Ruang, a formidable volcano in the eastern province of Lampung, stirred from its slumber. This awakening, marked by a series of eruptions spewing ash and molten lava, sent shockwaves through the region, displacing thousands of residents and leaving a trail of disruption.

36 year old tennis player Novak Djokovic was accidentally knocked on the head by a metal water bottle on 10 May. While he appeared unscathed, what are some potential health concerns from the incident?

The cosmetic consequences of using the diabetes medication Ozempic for off-label weight loss are becoming increasingly visible. Dubbed “Ozempic face,” this phenomenon describes the rapid ageing and sagging of facial skin seen in some users.

The Philippines is currently experiencing a scorching heatwave, with the state weather bureau raising alarms over “danger” level heat indexes reaching up to 51 degrees Celsius in nine critical areas.