The continuing rise in animal bite cases is prompting health authorities in Caraga to strengthen prevention and public awareness efforts across the region.
Health officials continue encouraging parents to combine preventive habits with early consultation whenever children show unusual or persistent symptoms.
Regional vaccination efforts continue reaching children across Ilocos as the DOH works to expand protection against measles and rubella through community inoculation activities.
More than a quarter-million children in Eastern Visayas received measles and rubella vaccines as health authorities expanded immunization coverage throughout the region.
A total of 114 patients with chronic ailments received medical aid in Ilocos Norte, with each beneficiary receiving PHP10,000 in assistance from the DSWD.
Healthcare protection for PWDs is expanding as PhilHealth ensures automatic coverage for individuals registered in the sector's centralized database system.
Public health protection is being strengthened in Albay through an expanded dengue caravan emphasizing the important role of barangays in prevention efforts.