MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported five deaths linked to acute medical emergencies recorded during the 2025 holiday season, highlighting the persistent threat of non-communicable diseases amid festive celebrations. Citing surveillance data gathered from Dec. 21 to 31 across 10 pilot monitoring sites, the DOH said three of the holiday deaths were caused by acute stroke, while two resulted from acute coronary syndrome. Stroke emerged as the most common condition monitored during the period, accounting for 53 of the 180 recorded acute cases. READ: DOH warning: Holiday-related heart attacks, strokes on the rise This was followed by […]... Keep on reading: 5 holiday deaths linked to stroke, heart attacks reported