The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
DOST-FPRDI (Forest Products Research and Development Institute) study shows promising health benefits of bamboo leaves. This will hopefully make bamboo leaves more popular in the Philippines. The research project of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), completed by the team of Ms.Mariluz SP. Dionglay, shows that leaves of the bamboo species “kauayan-tinik” (Bambusa … Read more
There is extreme heat these days. How can you handle a person hit by a heat stroke? Philippine Health Advisory suggests you do the following: Source: Philippine Health Advisories 2012 via @DOHgovph You may want to read:
Difference between Enhanced Community Quarantine and General Community Quarantine: Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) Stringent quarantine measures until May 15, 2020 Public transportation systems are suspended Only essential businesses and services are allowed to operate Subject to further evaluation before transitioning to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) General Community Quarantine (GCQ) Relaxed quarantine measures … Read more
Waterborne Infectious Diseases are any illness caused by drinking water contaminated by human or animal feces, which contain pathogenic microorganisms. Contaminated water can cause diarrheal diseases that include several species of the salmonella and shigella bacteria, cholera, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever. Waterborne and foodborne diseases are transmitted by ingestion of contaminated food or water. … Read more
DOH Health Advisory on Influenza Influenza or flu is transmitted by droplets that enter the body through the nose or mouth. It can likewise pass from the hand to the nose or mouth by touching contaminated objects. It is characterized by cold-like symptoms plus body and headaches. Symptoms: Symptoms of Influenza, which can … Read more