The Department of Health (DOH) is advising returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to seek immediate medical consultation if they notice any onset of health problem upon their arrival in the country.
“If they feel that there is really something wrong …
Zambo solon lauds city health execs for anti-dengue drive success (Philippines News Agency)
Second district Rep. Lilia NuAo has commended the City Health Office and Barangay Health Workers (BHW) for the successful campaign to minimize the threat of dengue in this city.
NuAo’s statement is in reaction to the recent pronouncement of City …
DOH to the families of OFWs: Avoid 'fiesta-like' airport welcome (Philippines News Agency)
The Department of Health (DOH) is discouraging “fiestalike” way of welcoming back returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at the airport as a preventive approach to limit the number of people that may possibly be exposed to infectious diseases.
According to …
Saudi Arabia's fragile monarchy (Daily Times (Pakistan))
The recent death of 90yearold Saudi King Abdullah added another dimension to an already volatile Middle Eastern powder keg. The old king was considered adept at managing multiple issues impacting the monarchy and the country during the worst period for …
OFW from GenSan, visiting flight attendant quarantined for suspected MERS-CoV (Philippines News Agency)
An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from this city and a visiting flight attendant are currently undergoing quarantine due to possible infection with the deadly Middle East Respiratory SyndromeCorona Virus (MERSCoV).
Dr. Mely Lastimoso, epidemiology and surveillance unit head of the …
Parties condemn attack (Dawn (Pakistan))
The terrorist attack on a police centre in the city resulting in several deaths and injuries has been widely condemned by all segments of society.
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif strongly condemned the suicide blast and sought a report from the …
US, Turkey Near Deal to Train Syrian Rebels Ahead of Riyadh Anti-ISIS Talks (Al-Akhbar (Lebanon))
The United States and Turkey have reached a tentative agreement to train and equip so-called moderate Syrian opposition fighters and expect to sign the pact soon, US and Turkish officials said on Tuesday with Ankara predicting a signing in days.…