A baby born with a primary immunodeficiency disorder is said to be especially susceptible to infections from normally harmless pathogens.

According to the Department of Health (DOH), leukemia is among the top 5 killer-cancers in the country. Around 4.5 individuals per 100,000 Filipinos will develop the disease, with around 4,270 new cases diagnosed for 2015.

Dengue is a perennial health issue in the Philippines, being one of the 100 countries at high risk for outbreaks.