DOH

The Department of Health has recorded 14,907 dengue cases as of February 14, which is 70 percent lower than the same period last year. Officials credit the decline to stronger prevention measures, early consultation, surveillance, and clinical management. They remind the public to stay vigilant as cases could rise.

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The Department of Health is prepared for the possible entry of the Nipah virus following outbreaks in India and Bangladesh. Surveillance continues at airports and seaports, with no new cases in the country since 2014. The public is advised to avoid close contact with bats and sick animals.