Rats can carry and spread infectious diseases. When they roam about, their feces, urine, or saliva contaminate water, food, and even dust. If humans have direct contact with this contaminated water, food, or dust, dangerous diseases such as hantavirus or salmonellosis may be spread to them. These diseases may also be spread through rat bites. Occasionally, some rats can be aggressive. They may attack and bite humans, spreading various dangerous diseases.
Health officials are cautioning the public against kissing pets, even those that are vaccinated. Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo emphasised that animal saliva poses a significant risk for rabies transmission, comparable to bites and scratches. He highlighted the importance of seeking medical advice for potential post-exposure prophylaxis, as rabies symptoms can take up to a year to manifest. This advisory is part of a broader effort to mitigate the risk of rabies transmission through close contact with pets, which is often overlooked.
The Philippine Department of Agriculture has temporarily halted all bird imports from Australia following confirmed avian flu outbreaks. This precautionary move aims to protect local poultry industries and safeguard public health by preventing the introduction of the highly pathogenic virus into the country.
Malaysia has been grappling with an outbreak of leptospirosis. This bacterial infection, although not new to the region, has resurfaced with alarming vigour, raising concerns among health authorities and the general public alike.
The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines has announced the potential presence of new Covid-19 subvariants, known as FLiRT, within the country. These subvariants are highly transmissible, raising concerns about their impact on public health.
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The Philippines faced a difficult period ahead, dealing with the arrival of Typhoon Aghon (Ewiniar) and bracing for the impact of La Nina. Philippine authorities reported that Typhoon Aghon (Ewiniar) killed at least seven people when it hit the country over the weekend. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday, May 28, that search and rescue efforts would continue. Aghon brought strong winds and heavy rain to provinces south of the capital, shutting down airports and seaports and disrupting power supply.
Indonesia is on high alert as new COVID-19 variants KP.1 and KP.2 have been found in Singapore and pose a looming threat. The persistent COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a significant global health challenge, with new variants emerging and spreading worldwide. In particular, Singapore has recently experienced a notable surge in cases attributed to the KP.1 and KP.2 variants, which has raised considerable concerns about their potential spread to neighbouring countries, including Indonesia. Due to the high frequency of travel between the two nations, these variants are likely to enter Indonesia.
