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Angola yellow fever outbreak could spark 'global crisis' – Red Cross
The warning comes as the World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting Thursday on the Angola outbreak
INFOGRAPHIC: HIV epidemic in the Philippines
There is a challenge for the Philippine government to ramp up its response to the HIV situation in the country in terms of funding and raising awareness But what can Filipinos do in their own capacity?
What you need to know about women and HIV
Did you know that HIV positive mothers can transmit the virus to their children during pregnancy labor delivery or breastfeeding?
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WHO: PH has fastest growing HIV epidemic in the world
WHO country representative Julie Hall says the Philippines needs to have a bigger response to bring the epidemic under control
10 more admitted to RITM for MERS-CoV check
All 10 health personnel of Evangelista Medical Specialty Hospital are manifesting symptoms of the deadly virus despite initial tests yielding negative results They will stay at RITM for another round of tests
#AfterYolanda: 12,000 die of diseases in E. Visayas
It s double the number of those who died during the storm Causes are hypertensive vascular disease pneumonia trauma and accidents cancer of all forms and tuberculosis
Post-Yolanda: Community support key to mental health
With limited resources health groups tap into the power of community to address mental health challenges after Super Typhoon Yolanda
Yolanda a year after: More teenage pregnancies expected
Since the super typhoon hit in November 2013 over 15 000 babies are born in Yolanda affected areas every month WHO expects increased demands on the maternal health services
Yolanda a year after: Many still suffer grief, depression
2nd UPDATE WHO estimates over 800 000 people in Yolanda hit areas have suffered different mental health conditions over the past year and 80 000 require further medication and support
Yolanda a year after: No major disease outbreaks recorded
That really is quite remarkable A typhoon of this level of devastation you would expect to see disease outbreaks says WHO s Julie Hall Still she warns that communities in affected areas remain vulnerable
Yolanda a year after: Hundreds of clinics not yet repaired
Of the 600 barangay and municipal health stations and hospitals in Eastern Visayas that were damaged by the super typhoon two thirds have yet to be repaired says WHO
POEA stops OFWs from returning to Ebola-hit countries
The suspension comes after the Department of Foreign Affairs announced its plan to raise alert level 3 over Guinea Liberia and Sierra Leone by mid November
Senate to probe PH's Ebola preparations
The Senate will look into how government agencies are synchronizing their efforts to keep the Philippines Ebola free
WHO: PH is systematic, meticulous about Ebola
RITM can accommodate up to 14 patients with Ebola in 7 negative pressure rooms 2 intensive care units and 3 wards
Philippines to start training health workers for Ebola
UPDATED Weekly trainings will be given by experts in infectious diseases and Ebola
WHO: Mental health problems emerging in Yolanda-hit areas
Common mental health problems after disasters include post traumatic stress disorder depression and anxiety They manifest 3 6 months after a disaster
