Alaminos City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit

07/02/2026

The 4 most common oral diseases are:
🔸 tooth decay
🔸 gum disease
🔸 tooth loss
🔸 oral cancers
Fortunately, most cases are preventable and can be treated in their early stages.

07/02/2026

04/02/2026

03/02/2026

02/02/2026

After two nurses in West Bengal, India, tested positive for virus infection, the central and state government health agencies have enhanced surveillance, laboratory testing, and field investigations.

196 contact persons linked to the confirmed cases have been identified, traced, monitored, and tested. All contacts have been found asymptomatic and tested negative for Nipah virus.

No additional Nipah cases have been detected so far. The situation is being monitored.

📄 Read the latest WHO South-East Asia Region Epidemiological Bulletin for information on key infectious diseases:https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/searo/whe/wherepib/2026_02_searo_epi_bulletin.pdf

📸: brydyak/Freepik

29/01/2026

𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐒' 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐃?

29/01/2026

28/01/2026

What is Nipah Virus?

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus first identified during an outbreak in Malaysia in 1998–99. It primarily spreads from infected fruit bats—its natural host—to humans, either directly or through contaminated food. Human-to-human transmission has also been documented, particularly through close contact with bodily fluids.

Symptoms and Severity

Early symptoms of Nipah virus infection include fever, headache, cough, and sore throat. In severe cases, the virus can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), leading to confusion, seizures, coma, and even death. The incubation period typically ranges from 4 to 14 days.

Medical experts warn that the virus is especially dangerous due to its high mortality rate, which has ranged from 40% to 75% in past outbreaks.

Treatment and Prevention!

Currently, there is no approved antiviral treatment or vaccine for Nipah virus. Patients receive supportive care aimed at managing symptoms and complications. Health officials emphasize prevention as the most effective defense, including avoiding consumption of raw date palm sap, minimizing contact with bats and sick animals, and following strict infection-control measures in healthcare settings.

Why It Matters?

The World Health Organization has listed Nipah virus as a priority pathogen because of its potential to cause severe outbreaks and its pandemic risk. Although outbreaks have been limited so far, experts stress the importance of early detection, public awareness, and strong surveillance systems.

Public Advisory!

Health authorities urge the public to remain informed but not alarmed. Prompt medical attention for symptoms, along with community-level preventive practices, can significantly reduce the risk of spread.

28/01/2026

Protect your baby from measles with 2 doses of measles vaccine.

1️⃣ In countries where measles is common it is vital to give the first dose around 9 months of age, in other countries at 12-15 months of age.
2️⃣ Give the second dose later in childhood to ensure for full protection.

⏰ Remember: Infants can be vaccinated around 6 months of age if there is an outbreak or before travel to endemic countries.

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

A doctor warned that the fatality rate of the Nipah virus is extremely high, and that early symptoms of infection can resemble common illnesses, making detection difficult.

However, the Philippines is prepared following its updated guidelines issued just three years ago. | via ANC 24/7

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