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Two confirmed cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in Davao City
The Davao City Health Office has confirmed two cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in the city.
Dr. Gerna Manatad, DOH XI’s assistant regional director, said the number of dengue cases in the region reached its peak in August but dropped in the third week of September. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
Davao Region’s dengue cases doubled from last year
The Department of Health Region (DOH) XI reported that dengue cases have significantly increased largely affecting schoolchildren or those aged 10 and below.
DOH XI reports over 10K tuberculosis cases in Jan-June 2023
The Department of Health (DOH) XI has reported 10,363 cases of Tuberculosis (TB) in the region from January to June this year. But this is not alarming, the agency said.
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Davao Region records 28 dengue-related deaths in first half of 2023
The Department of Health (DOH)-XI has recorded a total of 28 deaths due to dengue from January to June this year.
DOH urges Davao Region hospitals to get ready for likely COVID-19 surge
The number of documented COVID-19 infections in the Davao Region increased following family and public gatherings during the Holy Week, local health officials confirmed in a report released on Tuesday, April 11.