DOH ramps up fight against cholera as global cases rise - BusinessMirror

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday said it is ramping up its anti-cholera efforts following reports of a global rise in cases.

The Department of Health on Sunday said it is ramping up its anti-cholera efforts following reports of a global rise in cases.

“We have many teams on-ground addressing our current cholera cases, while we further strengthen our surveillance and response systems nationwide,” said DOH officer-in-charge Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire. A total of 67 people died due to cholera. The case fatality rate is 1.1 percent during the period, higher than last year’s 0.8 percent.

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