Flu-like Illnesses Surge in Oriental Mindoro Amid El Niño Preparations
Cases of flu-like illnesses are on the rise in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Provincial health facilities are enhancing preparations to manage an expected increase in heat-related cases due to the El Niño phenomenon.
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