HEALTH BULLETINS

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) has addressed concerns about the so-called “super flu”, an influenza A(H3N2) subclade K variant, in recent briefings and statements. DOH emphasizes that the situation in the Philippines is not alarming and does not pose a serious health threat or indicate an outbreak.

Based on the Department of Health (DOH) Philippines campaign, here are 12 healthy habits that individuals can adopt in 2026—one per month to make it easier to follow and turn into lifelong practices. Actionable steps are included for each habit to help anyone get started.

World Health Day, celebrated on April 7, 2025, kicks off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced high Heat Index Levels in the Country.

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

The monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus that causes MPox (monkeypox), a disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although less severe.

Vog is a mixture of sulfur dioxide and other gases that combine with atmospheric oxygen, moisture, dust, and sunlight, resulting in a ‘hazy mixture’ that diminishes visibility in affected areas, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Leptospira that can be found in contaminated water or soil. It affects many different kinds of animals and people.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacteria called Bordatella pertussis which can be easily spread through coughing or sneezing.