CHOLERA OUTBREAK. Six people have died due to the cholera outbreak in Caraga town in Davao Oriental which started on Jan. 31, 2022. The provincial government has launched a massive emergency health response to address the ongoing cholera outbreak in the municipality of Caraga. (Photo courtesy of Davao Oriental PIO) DAVAO CITY - The cholera outbreak in Caraga town in Davao Oriental that started last week has resulted in the death of up to six people, the provincial government confirmed on Monday. Data sent to the Philippine News Agency indicated that the total reported cholera cases in the town that started January 31 has reached 491. Of the number, 84 individuals are still admitted to various hospitals in the province. Karen Lou Deloso, the provincial information officer, said the provincial health office (PHO) started receiving reports of residents experiencing diarrhea on January 29 wherein most patients had experienced symptoms such as loose bowel movement (LBM), vomiting, and stoma
Commission-on-Human-Rights Mining companies have an obligation to uphold human rights and protect the environment. This was the message of the Commission of Human Rights (CHR) after it was reported that the mining operation in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental has resulted in massive siltation and dis