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...
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa confirmed that Dr. Tony Leachon has returned to his position as a “volunteer consultant” for the Department of Health (DOH). Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (left) with Dr. Tony Leachon. (Courtesy of DOH) During an interview on the sidelines...
To highlight the government's commitment to address the pressing challenges posed by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC), an agency attached to the Department of Health (DOH), convened its inaugural HIV...
The Department of Health (DOH) is eyeing a proactive initiative to combat the issue of pollution and promote cleaner air. Health Secretary Teodor Herbosa (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) “Mayroon kaming pina-plano, magkakaroon tayo ng bike advocacy, we will have a National...
(Photo courtesy of Pixabay) The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 160 new Covid-19 cases in the Philippines on Sept. 7, bringing the country’s total number of cases to 4,065,295. Meanwhile, no new deaths have been recorded this week. Based on the latest update, DOH said 86 people have...
(Photo courtesy of Pixabay) Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, still holds a stigma in the Philippines, but efforts are being made to raise awareness and dispel common misconceptions about the disorder, said an expert of the Philippine League Against Epilepsy...
The Department of Health (DOH) has P7.43 billion worth of drugs and medicines that are already expired, nearly expired, damaged, overstocked or undistributed, the Commission on Audit (COA) said. In its 2022 audit report, COA said its auditors discovered drugs, medicines, and other types of...
With the recent surge in the price of rice, the Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to explore alternative food options that maintain nutritional value without compromising their health. This was disclosed by Health Undersecretary Dr. Enrique Tayag, who said, in a...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Tuesday, Sept. 4, warned of an increasing surge in leptospirosis cases in the country. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Data released by DOH showed 3,325 cases reported nationwide between Jan. 1 and Aug. 19. Recent statistics from the DOH...
While individuals belonging to priority groups may still get their Covid-19 bivalent vaccine shots, the Department of Health (DOH) said that the available supply or stocks in many areas of the country may now be very “limited.” (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Health Undersecretary...
As the Philippines continued to deal with the issue of floods in various places, the Department of Health (DOH) warned the residents of waterborne and diarrheal diseases that can emerge in such situations. ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN Health Undersecretary Dr. Enrique Tayag, in a...
The Department of Health (DOH) released an “urgent alert” to the public regarding a viral post about diabetic cure claims that “falsely” uses the names of Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH). (DOH) In a...
