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LGUs told to take proactive measures vs monkeypox

(File photo) MANILA - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday urged local government units (LGUs) to undertake proactive measures to help prevent monkeypox transmission and spread in their respective areas of jurisdictions. This came after the country reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox last week. "While everyone is assured that our public health surveillance systems are able to detect and confirm monkeypox cases, all LGUs are nonetheless called to carry out measures in close coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) in stemming the spread of this new virus," said DILG Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos, Jr. in a news release. Abalos said that while the country's health authorities are already strictly monitoring inbound and outbound travelers for monkeypox cases, it would be in the best interest of the LGUs to be prepared for any eventualities. "The adage prevention is better than cure still applies today. A

Muntinlupa s active Covid-19 cases breach 100 mark; public urged to follow health protocols – Manila Bulletin

Muntinlupa’s active Covid-19 cases passed the 100 mark, prompting Mayor Ruffy Biazon to convene the city’s task force to discuss measures to stem the surge. Based on daily data from the City Health Office (CHO), Muntinlupa added 35 new Covid-19 cases on July 4, bringing the total active cases to 12

Cebu town exec cites P17-M healthcare projects via Kalahi

CEBU CITY - The mayor of Cebu's southern coastal town of Samboan on Monday cited the almost PHP17-million community development projects of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) which enable them to more effectively fight coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Mayor Emerito Calderon Jr. said his town has prioritized healthcare services for his constituents through its partnership with the DSWD-Central Visayas in coming up with a set of sub-projects as the municipality responds to the pandemic. Calderon cited the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the DSWD as a source for a total of PHP15.6 million funds used for isolation facilities, health stations, communication devices, and medical equipment. "I have witnessed how limited we are in responding (to) the challenges brought by COVID-19. That is why I wish that all barangays would have their own health stations to bring medical services closer

LGUs urged: Proactively jab unvaccinated following Omicron BA 4 detection

“We direct all LGUs to be proactive in its vaccination efforts and seek these people who are eligible for inoculation. The Department of Health’s detection of BA.4 signals the need for a more aggressive action to ensure that the people are vaccinated and protected against this highly contagious variant of COVID-19,” Año said. 

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