Measles threat looms in Philippines
4 December 2018
MANILA: Health experts yesterday warned against a possible outbreak of measles in the Philippines, as a disease long under control is fuelled by patchy immunisation
MANILA: Health experts yesterday warned against a possible outbreak of measles in the Philippines, as a disease long under control is fuelled by patchy immunisation
Manila: The Philippine military will recommend the extension of martial law in the country’s conflict-wracked southern region for at least one more year to fight
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PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will not allow foreign military bases on its soil, strongman premier Hun Sen said yesterday, swatting away US concerns about a possible
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