So the aH1N1 pandemic is not likely it release its grasp on the Philippines with community transmission now ongoing even outside the greater manila areas (albeit, in pockets of areas). Ease of transmission combined with low case fatality makes for a long lasting epidemic. I subscribe to the deadlier the disease, the shorter the epidemic theory.

Anyway, DOH and all true health advocates should take this opportunity to finally get people to have better health practices. Handwashing and responsible coughing are really good habits to learn. Establishments should start to realize that soap dispensers should contain actual soap, not colored water. And finally, the DOH and BFAD could start their crack down on the food supplement business which has been manipulating people into believing their crap for so long now. I was happy to hear last night that the Sec Duque of DOH has finally released a stern and clear statement about food supplement companies claiming their products could cure aH1N1.

Hopefully, DOH realizes that the biggest mistake they had was being too lax on these companies. PITAHC which is a research arm of the DOH for alternative medicine should start doing its job of researching the validity of these claims. And the simplest thing they could do is to start using Filipino or Cebuano or whatever labels instead of the No Approved Therapeutic Claim one. I suggest, Hindi Napatunayang Nakakagamot but Hindi Nakakagamot is also fine and much shorter.