Philippines records over 7,000 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease since Jan 1


Facade of the Department of Health office in Manila. - Photo: Inquirer file

MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) has so far recorded 7,598 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) nationwide from January 1 to February 22 this year.

According to DOH, this figure is three times higher than the 2,665 cases monitored in 2024 but lower compared to over 2,500 weekly cases logged in February 2023.

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