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Leptospirosis cases in PH reach 6,253: DOH

September 7, 2026

The Department of Health (DOH) said it is closely monitoring seven regions, including the Negros Island Region, after an increase in leptospirosis cases during a 13-day period.

DOH: 192K children vaccinated versus measles-rubella in NIR

September 3, 2026

At least 192,708 children aged six to 59 months across the Negros Island Region (NIR) have received supplemental measles-rubella vaccines, the Department of Health (DOH) said Sept. 2.

NegOcc logs lowest YAKAP enrolment at 9%: PhilHealth

August 28, 2026

While 3,144,154 out of the 3,247,629 projected population of Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, are registered PhilHealth members and dependents, only 293,506, or 9.04 percent, are enrolled in the YAKAP, or the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program of PhilHealth, as of July 31.

Bacolod dengue cases down 47.6%; one death recorded

August 28, 2026

Dengue cases in Bacolod City have dropped by 47.6 percent, compared to the same period last year, the City Health Office (CHO) said.

Ejercito vows support for TLJPH

August 24, 2026

Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has vowed to help improve the Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City, Negros Occidental and other provincial and local hospitals while pushing for increased funding for zero-balance billing and better health care coverage under the Universal Health Care (UHC) program.

CHO: Misinformation affects Bacolod ‘Ligtas Tigdas’ drive

August 21, 2026

The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) is facing challenges in its ongoing anti-measles campaign, with many parents refusing to have their children vaccinated due to misinformation circulating online.

93,400 children in NIR vaccinated vs. measles

August 19, 2026

The Department of Health-Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) has administered measles-rubella vaccines to 93,416 children six to 59 months since the supplemental immunization campaign began Aug. 10.

Bacolod logs 2 more ASF cases

August 14, 2026

The Bacolod City Veterinary Office (BCVO) said Aug. 13 that one additional case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Barangay Alijis, and another in Barangay Alangilan.

CLMMRH boosts diagnostic services

August 10, 2026

In a significant step toward enhancing diagnostic and patient care services, the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (DDIRS) of Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) held the blessing of its new medical equipment Aug. 6 on the 2nd Floor, West Tower.

Barangays urged to boost campaign vs. leptospirosis

August 4, 2026

All 61 barangays of Bacolod City have been urged by the Sangguniang Panlungsod to intensify the campaign against leptospirosis, amid recurrent heavy downpours and flooding incidents.

Leptospirosis cases in PH reach 6,253: DOH

DOH: 192K children vaccinated versus measles-rubella in NIR

NegOcc logs lowest YAKAP enrolment at 9%: PhilHealth

Bacolod dengue cases down 47.6%; one death recorded

Ejercito vows support for TLJPH

CHO: Misinformation affects Bacolod ‘Ligtas Tigdas’ drive

93,400 children in NIR vaccinated vs. measles

Bacolod logs 2 more ASF cases

CLMMRH boosts diagnostic services

Barangays urged to boost campaign vs. leptospirosis

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