DOH: Measles, rubella cases increase in CL
DOH: Measles, rubella cases increase in CL - The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday that cases of measles and rubella increased in Central Luzon from January 1 to October 7, 2023. In its surveillance report, the DOH said that a total of 1,823 (1,731 measles and 92 rubella) cases were recorded across the country during the nine-month period, a 538% increase from the 494 cases observed in the same period in 2022. The DOH added that it is continuously conducting measles and rubella vaccination drives under its Chikiting Ligtas program.
Source: sunstar.com.ph