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Diarrhea outbreak kills 3 people, downs several dozen villagers on Albay island

The outbreak is traced back to unsafe drinking water from undeveloped and spring sources on Rapu-Rapu Island

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Dirty drinking water kills 3, downs 57 in Albay town - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino Newspaper

Philippine Canadian Inquirer Dirty drinking water kills 3, downs 57 in Albay town Philippine News

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DOH eyes possible use of bivalent vaccines as first, second booster

DOH eyes possible use of bivalent vaccines as first, second booster
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Albay gov't eyes partnership with water refilling stations

Albay gov't eyes partnership with water refilling stations
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Another COVID-19 case detected among Mayon evacuees

The Department of Health in the Bicol region confirmed in an advisory on Wednesday that one of the 30 close contacts of the first COVID-19 case has tested positive for the virus after undergoing an RT-PCR test.

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2 Bicol evacuees Covid-19 positive | The Manila Times

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay: The Department of Health (DoH) in Bicol has launched massive vaccination against Covid-19 in temporary shelters here after two internally displaced persons in Daraga town currently housed at Gabawan evacuation camp were found coronavirus-positive.

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Guv vows to give Albayanos 'best public healthcare system'

HEALTH AWARD. Albay Governor Edcel Grex Lagman receives an award given by the Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) on Jan. 13, 2023 for implementing its 2022 health programs effectively. Lagman vowed to work harder to give Albayanons the best possible public health care system. (Photo courtesy of DOH-Bicol) LEGAZPI CITY - Albay Governor Edcel Grex Lagman has vowed to work harder to give his constituents the best public healthcare system which they deserve. This, after the Albay provincial government was recognized by the Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) for implementing its 2022 health programs effectively. The province received its Green Achievers Award on top of 21 other recognitions, besting the other five provinces in the region during the 11th Salud Bikolnon Awards last Friday. In an interview on Monday, Lagman said: "We will use these awards and recognitions as an inspiration so that we could give to our fellow Albayanos the best health care that is responsive, accessible and efficient, as our means of empowering and making them productive members of our society." The governor extended his gratitude to the DOH-Bicol, the Salud Bikolnon committee and other stakeholders, especially the rank-and-file employees of the Albay Provincial Health Office (APHO) and its extension service providers. The governor also commended the municipal and city rural health units (RHU), the district hospitals and doctors of the Albay Medical Society for their efficient service. Albay province received the following recognitions: Top Performing Province for Population Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Rate; Top Performing Province for Deworming Mass Drug Administration; Chikiting Ligtas Award (Top Performing Province during the MR-Td Campaign and Chikiting Ligtas Bakunation Days). Lagman said this year's award is more meaningful, considering that the province is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic and the most devastating typhoons in recent history. He said these tested the resolve of the people and the provincial leadership, but he is optimistic that Albay is well on its way to recovery, greater success and economic progress. The Salud Bikolnon is the most prestigious and longest-running award being given by the Department of Health (DOH)-Bicol Center for Health Development. Every year, DOH-5 spearheads the recognition of top-notch practices of local government units and other sectors in terms of health governance. This year's awarding carried the theme "Pagkaburunyog para sa Salud nin Kagabsan". (PNA) }

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41 students infected with FMD in Albay

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Forty-one foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases have been detected by the Albay Provincial Health Office (PHO) among schoolchildren at the Albay Central School here since Tuesday, Nov. 15.
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Albay to hire more health workers to boost services

Photo courtesy of Albay PHO's Facebook page LEGAZPI CITY - The provincial government of Albay will hire more health workers as part of its strategy to upgrade health services. Dr. Nataniel Rempillo, Albay Provincial Health Office (PHO) chief, said interested applicants can send their resumes and other credentials to the PHO or to government-run hospitals nearest to their residence. "We are very thankful to Governor Noel Rosal as one of his flagship programs is to improve health services not just the building but (also) the human resources, logistical services like medicine, supply and upgrade of equipment," he said in an interview on Friday. Rempillo said the province will hire more health workers as the public can expect increased availability of medicine, equipment, and human resources in the next three years. "We have eight state-run hospitals in the province and the health workers will be deployed in the said hospitals because of the increase of demand," he said. Governor Noel Rosal announced in an earlier statement that 17 new doctors and 87 registered nurses will be hired. He said the increase in the salary of nurses and nursing aides, and additional funds for medicine will be provided. Rosal said frontline medical workers --nurses, nurse attendants, and midwives-- who are on job order status will be promoted as casual workers of the provincial government and will receive a higher base pay. In a meeting with hospital chiefs in Albay on Monday, Rosal said that starting next month, nurses will receive PHP15,400 monthly wages and PHP13,002 for midwives and nurse attendants. Dr. Cedric Daep, head of the Albay Provincial Disaster Risk Management Office (APSEMO) and acting chief of the Provincial General Services Office (PGSO), has suggested that all medicines purchased by the provincial government be directly delivered to the hospitals. Danny Alano, 52, of Barangay Homapaon here, said it will be a "great help" for them to have access to free health care. "Free medicine, free (medical) check-up will be a big relief for our expenses. Health is wealth," he said in an interview. Nelia Brimon, also from this city, thanked the provincial government for its initiative to improve health services and boost health workforce. (PNA) }

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Legazpi vaccination rate now at 110%

Albay Astrodome vaccination site, Legazpi City (Photo courtesy of APVOC Facebook) LEGAZPI CITY - The vaccination rollout here has inoculated 161,699 individuals or about 110 percent of its 70 percent target population of 147,643. Of the 161,699 vaccinated, about 133,000 have complete doses. According to data from the Albay Provincial Health Office as of Tuesday, the city is the only one so far in the province that has exceeded its population protection target. In terms of target, Tiwi comes next at 85 percent, or 33,702 out of the 39,883, while in terms of persons vaccinated, Tabaco is second to Legazpi with 85,769 vaccinated out of the 100,507. "Ongoing booster, vaccination for 1st and 2nd dose, we're doing it daily until Saturday. If it is not important better stay at home," Mayor Noel Rosal posted on social media on Sunday. He also reminded his constituents to follow health guidelines under Alert Level 2. "Unvaccinated individuals who are eligible for vaccination are highly discouraged from going to places that are closed (indoor), crowded, and have a high close-contact potential," read an advisory. Interzonal movement from other parts of the country and intrazonal movement within the region are allowed, provided vaccination cards are presented. As of January 9, the Bicol Region has 2,884 active Covid-19 cases. Masbate accounts for majority of the cases at 1,153, followed by Camarines Sur with 672. (PNA) }

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