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During the American colonial era, cholera outbreaks persisted; two notable outbreaks occurred in 1902–1904 and 1905.

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In 1832, the first cholera pandemic struck the Philippines, quickly spreading and leaving a large death toll.

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Thousands of people died as a result of this outbreak, which was among the worst in Philippine history and led to major public health measures by US officials.

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There was another epidemic, which resulted in more deaths and redoubled attempts to contain the illness.

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In the Philippines, cholera remained a public health issue until the 20th century, with occasional outbreaks being documented.

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Early in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic broke out and swiftly traveled over the world, reaching the Philippines. The nation launched vaccination drives, mass testing, lockdowns, and other efforts to stop the virus's spread.

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Public Health Measures: To stop the spread of the infections, public health measures like hand cleanliness, improved sanitation, and isolating affected persons were prioritized during both the COVID-19 pandemic and the cholera outbreak.

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Medical Developments: Since the cholera outbreak, medical developments have improved our knowledge of and ability to treat infectious illnesses. In contrast to cholera vaccinations that were unavailable during previous epidemics, COVID-19 vaccines were created exceptionally quickly.

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Wikipedia contributors. (2023, April 27). COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_Philippines