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Metro Manila and other parts of the country have experienced heavy rains and flooding in the past few weeks. As the rainy season continues, we urge everyone to remain vigilant and stay safe, as prolonged exposure to floodwaters could result in illnesses such as dengue, leptospirosis and other diseases

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to serve as a key assistant secretary, two leadership roles that the administration has struggled to fill

DVIDS – News – Tyndall tests emergency preparedness during annual hurricane readiness exercise

Public health preparedness professionals fulfill critical functions in the event of a public health emergency, such as coordinating emergency response planning, managing incident command structures, and ensuring readiness for a multitude of threats. This essential group of workers faces significant strain, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated major workforce changes within public health. The…