The Department of Health (DOH) said that the transmission of avian flu virus from birds to humans is a "very rare" event. DOH The DOH made the statement after the Department of Agriculture (DA) declared an avian or bird flu outbreak in the country last March 30. "Gayunpaman, hindi kinakailangang...
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased its “travel health notice” for the Philippines as the country continues to exhibit a decreasing number of Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday, April 1. Makati CBD skyline DOH Undersecretary Maria...
An infectious disease expert has recommended changing the definition of “fully vaccinated” against Covid-19–which is to include a booster shot. (AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) The government is targeting to increase the booster vaccine coverage in the country. Currently, a person can be tagged as fully...
Eight out of the 16 barangays in Paranaque City are now free of Covid-19, the city government announced Thursday. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) and the City Health Office (CHO) reported that the Covid-19 count in the city is now declining with only 15...
The Department of Health (DOH) is currently finding ways to increase the country's booster shot coverage against Covid-19. People waiting for their booster shot in Muntinlupa. (File photo/Muntinlupa PIO) DOH Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said some Filipinos think that having the primary vaccination...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has approved the petition of the Department of Health (DOH) to be exempted from the public works and fund releases ban in place during the campaign period. A senior citizen is being inoculated with AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in Parañaque City on...
PH in the top five countries with the highest pneumonia deaths Medical experts led by researchers from the University of the Philippines College of Public Health (UP-CPH) urgently called for a review of the 13-year-old pneumonia vaccine strategy to protect children against one of the leading killer...
The Philippine health system has been at a breaking point even before Covid-19, but the pandemic exposed and magnified the gaps in the fragmented system. Leadership is crucial in effecting reforms in the health system, with various issues such as corruption, inclusion, brain drain, and others...
CEBU CITY – Although restrictions in public places have subsided, health authorities here are advising local government units (LGUs) not to fall into complacency, especially since Central Visayas still has to hit its target vaccination rate. The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH 7) made...
The Department of Health (DOH) said more than 3,000 people are still staying in evacuation centers following the recent volcanic unrest of the Taal Volcano. Thick smoke billows from Taal Volcano Saturday morning, March 26, 2022, as seen from San Nicolas, Batangas. (JALEEN RAMOS / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Incumbent Vice Mayor Dr. Marion Andres said on Tuesday, March 29, that he plans to establish a physical health center and expand free health services to citizens in Marikina City if he is re-elected in the upcoming polls. In a Facebook post, Andres said the modern facility will serve Marikeños...
Even with the heavy criticism it received during its implementation, the controversial "no vax, no ride" was a good move for National Task Force against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa to encourage people to get vaccinated. A police officer checks the vaccination cards of...
