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Haze from Indonesian forest fires poses unseen lung risks, surgeon warns
Writing in Mindanao Times, a thoracic surgeon argues that fine particles in haze can harm the lungs even when the sky over Davao City looks clear.
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Health news from across Davao City.
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Bong Go attends turnover of Super Health Center in Barangay Dumoy
The senator used the blessing and turnover of the new facility in Davao City to restate his call for accessible healthcare, according to The Manila Times.
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Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital reports more patients amid debate over DOH takeover
The provincial hospital in Digos City says patient volumes, surgeries and equipment rose in the first eight months of 2026, and argues that a transfer to the Department of Health would not by itself solve its problems.
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City health office urges outdoor workers, commuters to guard against haze
The Davao City Health Office has issued an advisory listing steps residents can take to reduce breathing problems and eye irritation from polluted air.
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School based immunization safe, effective – CHO
The Davao City Health Office (CHO), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) assured parents that the School-Based Immunization (SBI) campaign is safe, effective and vital in protecting their children against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Schools Based Immunization…