The Department of Health (DOH) has assured that Northern and Central Luzon are equipped with medicines, vaccines, and health commodities as Typhoon “Paolo” made landfall in Isabela on Friday, Oct. 3, and forced residents to seek shelter in evacuation centers. “Nakahanda na ang DOH Northern...
Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its supposed negligence and inaction on the continued sale of unregistered products that pose health risks. During the budget hearing of the Department of Health (DOH) and its attached agencies on Thursday, Oct. 2, Senator...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, October 1, said it had deployed multiple emergency medical response teams to Bogo City following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on the night of September 30. Acting on the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure...
The Department of Health (DOH) has mobilized personnel in areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on Sept. 30 to provide emergency medical assistance and support local authorities In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 1, DOH said doctors, nurses, and staff from...
The government should exercise oversight function on water supply testing conducted throughout the country to ensure the safety of water consumers, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, September 30. Hontiveros made the call following reports that a Department of Health (DOH)-accredited...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Sept. 20, reported that the country has logged a total of 5,430 leptospirosis cases nationwide since the onset of the rainy season in June. “Sa kabuuan, nakapagtala ang DOH ng 5,430 na kaso ng leptospirosis mula June 8 o isang linggo matapos ideklara...
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised participants of the Trillion Peso March on Sunday, Sept. 21, to come prepared and bring essential items as thousands are expected to join the nationwide peaceful protest against corruption. The nationwide event is expected to draw participation from...
ILOILO CITY—The Department of Health (DOH) is investigating numerous complaints against the chief of the regional hospital Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) based in this city. DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo confirmed they are looking into allegations against WVMC chief Dr. Joseph...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., attributing recent developments in the city 's healthcare services to the strengthened cooperation between local and national governments. Domagoso made the statement as he...
The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public against fake accounts using its name, stressing that it does not endorse any commercial products. “Mag-ingat sa fake DOH accounts: Hindi nag-eendorso ng mga komersyal na produkto ang DOH (Beware of fake DOH accounts: The DOH does not endorse...
CEBU CITY – Parents have a key role to play in the fight against cervical cancer. During the recent Cebu Cervical Cancer Elimination Summit in Mandaue City, parents were encouraged to vaccinate their daughters against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as early as age nine-years-old. Health experts...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, September 6, said the total number of leptospirosis cases in the country has reached 4,859 since the rainy season began in June. The figure covers the period from June 8, a week after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
