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DOH notes rise in measles cases, pushes vaccination
By Rhodina Villanueva(The Philippine Star) -
January 18, 2026 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded over 5,000 cases of measles and rubella (MR) nationwide.
“From Jan. 1, 2025 to Jan. 3, 2026, measles and rubella cases reached 5,159. This is 32 percent higher compared to 3,901 cases posted in 2024,” the DOH said in a televised public briefing.
Of the total cases, 73 percent were unvaccinated.
Among the regions with children having no protection from MR are Mimaropa, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the National Capital Region...
DOH notes rise in measles cases, pushes vaccination
By Rhodina Villanueva(The Philippine Star) -
January 18, 2026 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded over 5,000 cases of measles and rubella (MR) nationwide.
“From Jan. 1, 2025 to Jan. 3, 2026, measles and rubella cases reached 5,159. This is 32 percent higher compared to 3,901 cases posted in 2024,” the DOH said in a televised public briefing.
Of the total cases, 73 percent were unvaccinated.
Among the regions with children having no protection from MR are Mimaropa, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the National Capital Region...