Groups fight ‘double stigma’ on HIV cases in Davao
DAVAO CITY, Philippines -Davao Region is ranked fourth nationwide in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases, the most in Mindanao, with 306 new cases in the first quarter this year, according…
Davao pushes early detection campaign for dengue as cases decline
DAVAO CITY, Philippines -Davao's dengue cases have dipped in the first half of this year as compared to last year, with 1,682 cases and 12 deaths recorded from January to…
Monkeypox not alarming, wearing face masks not necessary
The Department of Health (DOH) Davao Region reassured the public there is no need to panic even with eight cases of monkeypox (Mpox) and advised the people not to go into panic buying of face masks to prevent transmission.
SPMC warns of fake anti-rabies vaccine amidst rising cases in Davao
The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) cautioned the public against counterfeit anti-rabies vaccines as rabies cases is rising in Davao region.
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After Braga’s opposition, child advocates defend Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill
Advocates of women and children’s rights in Davao urge a city councilor to read thoroughly the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill before stating her opposition.