Senator 'Bong' Go urges vigilance amid rising flu cases in Philippines


MANILA: Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go (pic) has strongly urged Filipinos to maintain heightened vigilance following a report by the Department of Health (DOH) on the over 190,000 documented influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in the country.

Go, chairperson of the Senate committee on health and demography, expressed deep concern over the escalating public health issue, particularly during the holiday season.

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