The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning against the purchase and use of an "unregistered" food product that has not undergone the agency's strict evaluation process. Photo courtesy of DOH The FDA, on Sept. 15, specifically cautioned healthcare professionals and the...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 182 new Covid-19 cases in the Philippines, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,112,293. Photo credit to Pixabay There were no new Covid-19-related deaths reported this week, as per the DOH. The DOH Covid-19 Tracker data...
In observance of the World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 13, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Department of Health (DOH) emphasized the need to address suicide, which is considered a serious public health crisis affecting millions of people worldwide. Dr. Jasmine Vergara,...
The Department of Health (DOH) has successfully administered the bivalent Covid-19 vaccines to 366,561 individuals representing 94.23 percent of the total allocated vaccines received from the Lithuanian government. (Photo courtesy of DOH) According to the updated data provided by the DOH as...
The Department of Health (DOH) has responded to concerns raised by the Commission on Audit (COA) regarding the alleged wastage of P7.43 billion worth of medicines and other items last year. (Photo credit to DOH) Following calls from health groups for an independent investigation, the DOH...
The Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Philippine Society of Urologic Oncology (PSUO) and the Philippine Urological Association (PUA), will be offering its services in observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September. (Photo credit to DOH/X) The prostate cancer...
The Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, in collaboration with representatives from National Government Agencies (NGAs), officially inaugurated on Tuesday, Sept. 12, the “LAB for ALL” initiative at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag City. (Photo credit to...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Sept. 11, announced that there were 894 new Covid-19 cases in the country between Sept. 4 and 10. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) The DOH verified that 10 of the newly reported patients were in serious or critical condition. Meanwhile, the DOH confirmed...
To tackle the challenges facing the country's healthcare system, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has expressed willingness to consider bringing in additional experts, with a particular emphasis on strengthening the nursing sector. Department of Health (DOH) “Nag-iisip ako sa...
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople left an "indelible void" in the realm of public service, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, Aug. 23, as the agency joined the nation in mourning her untimely passing. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminded the public anew regarding its coverage for dengue and leptospirosis given its prevalence during the rainy season. MB file photo PhilHealth made the statement after the Department of Health (DOH) reported more than 80,000 cases...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has vowed to pursue continued funding for the Department of Health (DOH), saying it is important to prioritize the budget towards pandemic recovery and being prepared for any possible future health crisis. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go (Senate PRIB Photo)...
