Increase in TB cases linked to medicine lack
Health authorities in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) have reported an increase in the number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) since 2010.
Health authorities in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) have reported an increase in the number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) since 2010.
The number of people afflicted with tuberculosis (TB) in Northern Mindanao is increasing, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This, however, meant an improvement in the monitoring of health officials, according to a regional DOH executive.
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Health officials in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao announced a drastic reduction in the number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the region, saying it came about even amid security threats to the region’s health workers.
Despite threats to the security of its workers and other problems, the Department of Health in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao said it has managed to drastically reduce the incidence of tuberculosis in the region.
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A 34-year-old man, who just had himself voluntarily discharged from a hospital for lack of money to continue his treatment, died late Saturday afternoon in his mother’s arms while waiting for a ride home in Manila.
A 34-year-old man, who had just had himself voluntarily discharged from a hospital for lack of money to continue his treatment, died late Saturday afternoon while waiting for a ride home in Manila.
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Bus and jeepney drivers can now learn about a health menace they may acquire on the job on this special bus. The antituberculosis (TB) bus of oil giant Chevron Philippines Inc. (formerly Caltex) has started touring the city of Manila as part of its information campaign to fight tuberculosis. Cherry Ramos, Chevron coordinator for policy, [...]
