The coalition pointed out that there have been warnings on the dangers of Dengvaxia published by international and local experts and the World Health Organization (WHO) since March 2016, but the government still proceeded with the program.
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Dengue Unravels What Should and Should Not Be Done
Media Release 15 September 2010 The more than 100% rise in dengue cases has unraveled what the Aquino government should and should not be doing. According to Health Alliance for Democracy (HEAD), there is a need to re-emphasize preventive and primary care programs aside from curative healthcare services. There is also a need to strengthen…
Dengue Remains a National Threat – DoH
The Department of Health warned that dengue remains to be a major threat among Filipinos even as this year’s figures is represent a 21 percent slide in the number of cases compared to last year. Health Sec. Francisco Duque III said that the mosquito-borne disease is still a problem because the National Capital Region, Region…