DOH Ordered to Monitor Nipah Virus

DOH ordered to monitor Nipah virus

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to implement tight monitoring of the Nipah virus (NiV), Malacañang said Thursday.NiV is a zoonotic disease — one that spreads from animals to humans — in the same category as Covid-19 and Ebola. Authorities in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia have ramped up airport screening to prevent the infection from spreading.“The Bureau of Quarantine of the DOH continues t…

Marcos orders strict monitoring of Nipah virus

President Marcos has ordered relevant agencies to ensure the safety of the public from the Nipah virus, which has triggered concerns in Asia because of its high fatality rate.

Marcos orders intensified surveillance vs Nipah virus

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has ordered the intensified surveillance of the Nipah virus and other infectious diseases, with the aim to safeguard public health.