BALABAC, Palawan (Eagle News) — Ten people, including an 11-month-old baby, have died due to severe dehydration in Balabac town in Palawan, where a diarrhea outbreak has been declared. According to the Provincial Health Office, over 200 residents have been treated for symptoms of diarrhea since February 12. “Almost all of the water sources in Balabac proper are not fit for drinking after they tested positive for coliform,” provincial health officer Mary Ann Navarro said in […]
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Two dead in NBP diarrhea outbreak
(Eagle News)– Two inmates of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) have died from a diarrhea outbreak in the penitentiary, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said in an advisory Thursday (June 1). The victims were identified as Virgilio Sabado, 62, and Sabas Lastimoso, 67. “There are now 1,212 diarrhea cases in Bilibid. Two deaths as of today,” the advisory said. According to a report from the Department of Health (DOH), Sabado and Lastimoso died due to dehydration and […]
Long term solution kontra diarrhea outbreak sa Western Samar, inilatag
Paglalagay ng safety water tank sa bawat barangay at pagtatayo ng palikuran sa bawat bahay ang isa sa napagkasunduang solusyon sa isinagawang pagpupulong para maiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng diarrhea outbreak sa Western Samar. Nangako naman ng suporta ang dilg at water district para maisakatuparan ang proyekto. https://youtu.be/K3LZVkNiqQo





