Philippines among 22 countries with high TB cases

THE World Health Organization (WHO) named Friday the Philippines as one of the 22 countries that carry much of the burden of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the planet.
In a statement, the WHO–Western Pacific Region said four of the 22 countries in the region belong in the list, including the Philippines.
“Twenty-two countries carry 80 percent of the burden of TB, and four of those are in the Western Pacific Region — Cambodia, China, the Philippines, and Vietnam,” said WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Shin Young-soo.
Other countries accounting for most of the 8.4 million of the total TB cases as of 2011 are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Congo, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
Shin called on countries to intensify their efforts to combat the disease.
“Countries need to strengthen their health systems to prevent the development and spread of tuberculosis,” said the official.
He noted that among the foremost challenge for health workers are to detect the cases in order “to cut the chain of transmission”.
“The more TB cases that are properly diagnosed and treated, the more we can protect our children,” said Shin.
The Department of Health (DOH) immediately answered the call with National Capital Region (NCR) Director Dr. Eduardo Janairo ordering community health teams (CHTs) to seek and monitor the treatment of TB patients in Metro Manila.
“This effort is needed to reach and identify those at highest risk for TB and implement innovative strategies to improve testing and treatment among high-risk populations in Metro Manila. It will be one the CHTs mission and we will be treating patients through community-based models of care in order to monitor the patient’s progress,” said the DOH official.
As of 2011, DOH-NCR records show that there are 36,615 total TB cases currently being managed by the DOTS or Directly Observed Treatment Short Course of the government.
Saturday marks the observance of the World TB Day. (AMN/Sunnex)
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The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for. Clark is already a popular destination for golfers from Manila. Clark Freeport offers some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and outshines many golf clubs and golf courses elsewhere in the Philippines. Clark Pampanga offers many good resorts and hotels for a short trip out of Manila, and Clearwater is one of the best places to relax and unwind for a weekend getaway or a short holiday in Pampanga.

This private resort in Pampanga is a frequently visited vacation spot outside of Manila. Included in the list of resorts highly recommended for families with children visiting Clark Philippines is Clearwater Resort located conveniently in the central business district of Clark Freeport which is accessible from Manila.

Free internet WIFI access is offered to guests of this famous hotel in Clark Pampanga. Guests can even connect to Internet WIFI service near the white sand beach, by the famous lake of Clark or in any of the picnic grounds around this resort. This hotel in Clark Philippines is generally considered by Manila residents to be a good place for family trips in Pampanga.

Highly recommended summer vacation destination outside Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark, a safe and convenient tourist spot that offers natural ambience for visitors to enjoy the outdoors with no stress. Private resort is frequently visited during Holy Week and Easter Holidays for residents of Manila travelling out of town on getaway to the north to unwind and relax in outdoor resort.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

For inquiries and bookings, Youmay click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

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While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
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Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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