AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDengue Watch: The Ministry of Public Health is intensifying dengue prevention nationwide, pushing “Eliminate, Clean and Cover” to cut Aedes aegypti breeding with fumigation, community cleanups, and home steps like removing standing water and covering tanks. Maternal Care Push: SNS Director Dr. Julio Landrón toured maternity hospitals and set “zero tolerance” for preventable maternal and infant deaths, urging strict protocol follow-through for pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn emergencies. Leptospirosis Update: In Nueva Ecija, 7 deaths were reported among 103 leptospirosis cases (Jan. 1–July 11), with officials urging people to avoid floodwater and seek care early; doxycycline and public information drives are underway. Emergency Preparedness: COE and the UN World Food Programme signed an agreement to strengthen disaster readiness, early warning, logistics, and training for emergency teams. Health System Leadership: SNS also strengthened hospital management by appointing new directors at Padre Billini and Vicente Noble hospitals and naming Jenny Olivero for the Jaime Mota Hospital. Sports & Health Regulation: The government approved new rules for professional and recreational baseball, including safety, health, nutrition, and medical care standards for academies and protections for minors.
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