The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has flagged the overlapping regulatory functions of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Health (DOH) as a barrier that could dissuade American exporters from entering the Philippine market. In its latest Food and Agriculture...
In anticipation of health-related incidents requiring immediate response, the Department of Health (DOH) has raised a Code White Alert for Labor Day on Thursday, May 1. DOH / MB Visual Content Group In a statement, the DOH said the alert will be in effect from May 1 to May 2. “By order of...
Reelectionist Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday, April 20 renewed his call for public vigilance and strengthened disease surveillance across all regions as state health experts confirm two additional cases of the monkey pox (mpox) disease in Davao City last April 16. The...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, April 18, assured the public that the Mpox cases reported by the Davao City Health Office (Davao CHO) are of the Clade II variant of the MPX virus. (MB Visual Content Group) “The level of risk remains the same as in previous months; there is no increased...
Reelectionist Senator Christopher “Bong” Go stressed the critical role of healthcare workers following the Department of Health (DOH) raising of Code White Alert during this Holy Week. That is why, it is important for pilgrims and the traveling public to cooperate by exercising...
Malacañang has terminated two officials from the Department of Health (DOH), Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro shared. File Castro shared copies of the letters addressed to DOH Secretary Teodoro Herboso, informing him of the termination of the extension of service of Jaime Bernades as a...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, April 9, said it is seeking official clarification from international health authorities regarding the medical condition of a Mexican actor who reportedly fell ill following his recent trip to the Philippines. (DOH) In an interview with DZBB, DOH...
Photo from Pixabay Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa on Wednesday, April 2 said dengue cases in the Philippines have increased by 75 percent this year compared to 2024, which could lead to a major outbreak. In an interview on GMA’s Unang Balita, Herbosa explained that dengue...
Emphasizing the importance of early detection and prompt medical attention to prevent severe complications, the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, March 28, warned the public against ignoring dengue symptoms. (MB file photo) In a statement, the DOH noted that a significant percentage of recorded...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, March 27 said it is prepared to assist the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) as its emergency room (ER) reaches full capacity. Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa said in a statement that the situation, while concerning,...
Malacañang has bared the government's plans to address the rising number of measles cases and the worsening heat index in the country, including an ongoing vaccination program and establishing cooling centers. (Photos: Mark Balmores and Santi San Juan/MANILA BULLETIN) Communications...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the coverage of its Animal Bite Treatment (ABT) package to P5,850, up from the previous P3,000, to provide essential services for rabies prevention. In a statement, PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin M. Mercado explained that...
