The Department of Health (DOH) reaffirmed its commitment to improve the lives of those affected by thyroid cancer through a webinar series on Monday, Sept. 25. The webinar series, streamed via Facebook, is part of this year’s National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week. “Each year, this...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 161 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, Sept. 25, bringing the total to 4,113,988. (Unsplash) As per DOH, there are 2,905 active Covid-19 cases in the country. Over the past week, from Sept. 18 to 24, DOH noted that there were 1,164 new cases, with 10 patients in...
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino instructed the Department of Health (DOH) to redirect the supply of face masks to local government units (LGUs) and schools near Taal Volcano amid the presence of volcanic smog over Taal Lake. In his DZRH program on Saturday, Sept. 23, Tolentino spoke with Dr....
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 212 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines to 4,113,434. Photo from Pixabay The latest update as of Sept. 22 reported one Covid-19-related death, according to the DOH. Based on the data, the country has 2,914 active...
Infectious disease specialist Rontgene Solante on Friday, Sept. 22 confirmed that there are currently no known cases of Nipah virus in the Philippines. He gave the assurance while health officials remained vigilant in monitoring the potential health threats of Nipah virus. The Department of Health...
The Department of Health (DOH) expressed the country’s position that equity should remain a central tenet of multilateral efforts concerning pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response at the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) Multi-Stakeholder Panel meeting on Sept. 20. Photo from DOH...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to enhancing pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response efforts during a United Nations-led high-level meeting in New York City. Photo from DOH Facebook page Herbosa on Sept. 20 conveyed the...
The Department of Health (DOH) discussed its generic medicine advocacy and monitoring generic medicine prices during its “#MediaSolusyon Kapihan with Media Partners” on Friday, Sept. 22. Photo from Unsplash Dr. Constante Caluya III, head of the DOH’s Pharmaceutical Division Unit, spoke about...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Sept. 22 said it took active participation in the High-Level Global Roundtable on Regionalized Vaccine Manufacturing Collaborative held in New York City. Photo from DOH Facebook page The DOH delegation led by Assistant Secretary Maylene Beltran took part in...
The Department of Health in Region 4-A (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has declared “code white alert” from September 21 to 24 due to Taal Volcano's persistent sulfur dioxide emissions. Code white alert status refers to the readiness of the hospital workforce to respond...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday, Sept. 22, that Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa took part in the Tuberculosis Innovation Summit 3.0 held in New York City, USA this week. Photo from DOH Facebook page During the summit held on Sept. 19, Herbosa provided insights into the...
The Department of Health (DOH) issued a strong reminder to the public on Friday, Sept. 22, urging them to prioritize their health and well-being. In light of the volcanic smog or “vog” presence, the DOH advised residents to take precautionary measures. The DOH also recommended that individuals...
