Publications by authors named "Paola Katrina Ching"
Investigation of a measles outbreak in Cordillera, Northern Philippines, 2013.
Western Pac Surveill Response J
April 2017
Article Synopsis
- The measles outbreak in Cordillera, Philippines, investigated in May 2013, was linked to decreased vaccination rates between 2007 and 2011, leading to 50 identified cases, predominantly affecting young male individuals.
- The research gathered comprehensive data on age, sex, living conditions, and vaccination status, revealing that 40% of the cases required hospitalization, and there was one reported death, with many cases living in overcrowded environments.
- The study concluded that to prevent future outbreaks, it is vital to raise measles immunization coverage to 95%, enhance vaccination efforts for high-risk groups, and conduct health education campaigns to correct public misconceptions about measles.
An assessment of disaster-related mortality post-Haiyan in Tacloban City.
Western Pac Surveill Response J
October 2016
Introduction: Tacloban City was seriously affected by Typhoon Haiyan with 2321 deaths distributed across its 138 villages and subvillages. In January 2014, a team from the Department of Health conducted a mortality assessment to identify risk factors for deaths that occurred during Typhoon Haiyan.
Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted in the four coastal villages in Tacloban City with the highest numbers of typhoon-associated deaths.
Background: In July 2013, the Philippines' Event-Based Surveillance & Response Unit received a paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) report from Tarangnan, Western Samar. A team from the Department of Health conducted an outbreak investigation to identify the implicated source and risk factors in coastal villages known for green mussel production and exportation.
Methods: A case was defined as a previously well individual from Tarangan, Western Samar who developed gastrointestinal symptoms and any motor and/or sensory symptoms after consumption of shellfish from 29 June to 4 July 2013 in the absence of any known cause.
Background: On 21 August 2013, the Event-based Surveillance and Response system of the Department of Health, Philippines captured a foodborne illness event among residents of a coastal village in Eastern Samar, Philippines. The suspected cause was the consumption of a sea turtle found near the village. A team from the Department of Health was sent to conduct an outbreak investigation.
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