Ensuring the resilience of small farmers
THE REEMERGENCE of African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a threat to small-scale farmers. As a vital component of Iloilo’s agricultural backbone, backyard hog raisers...
Strengthening ties to combat ASF
THE RESURGENCE of African Swine Fever (ASF) in parts of the Philippines such as Negros Oriental and Batangas presents a new wave of threat...
Safeguarding agriculture thru biosecurity
THE AFRICAN Swine Fever (ASF) is having a resurgence in parts of the Philippines. Iloilo’s aggressive biosecurity measures offer a lesson in agricultural defense....
Flood management and public health
THE SPECTER of leptospirosis looms large as the rainy season drenches Western Visayas. This is exacerbated by recurrent floods that have become as predictable...
New dengue management protocols
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has been prompted to update its dengue management protocols due to a surge in cases –...
Rethinking the approach to dengue prevention
ILOILO Province faces a surge in dengue cases. With 3,608 affected and six lives tragically lost so far this year, it is important to...
Bolstering Iloilo’s healthcare fortitude
ILOILO City’s healthcare infrastructure finds itself at a critical juncture. COVID-19 cases are rising sharply. With a 500 percent growth rate in infections reported...
Public health education on dengue
DESPITE various efforts, including the Department of Health’s (DOH) intensive dengue prevention campaigns in Western Visayas, the persistent rise in cases signals a disconnect...
Strengthening WV’s health infrastructure against COVID-19
THE ONGOING management of COVID-19 in Western Visayas is an intersection of vigilance and preparedness. As the Department of Health (DOH) Region 6 continues...
Public health mgt a shared responsibility
AS SCHOOLS across Western Visayas reopen their doors, the lingering presence of COVID-19, along with other seasonal diseases, presents a renewed challenge to public...