The Department of Health (DOH) has announced that it is expanding its investigation into the implementation of Super Health Centers (SHCs) across the country, in coordination with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) This, as DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reported to the ICI on...
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that the long-idle Antipolo Super Health Center abruptly opened its doors this week—just hours before the scheduled visit of DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa on Thursday, October 16—after more than a year of inactivity. The sudden activation has drawn...
The Department of Health (DOH) has flagged 297 Super Health Centers (SHCs) across the country as non-operational, including a P21.4-million facility in Concepcion Dos, Marikina City that remains unfinished years after construction began. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, October 15, led...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the public about unsafe drug products from unauthorized sources such as medical doctors, unlicensed clinics, and other health facilities. (Photo from Unsplash) In an announcement signed by Director General Samuel Zacate, the FDA reiterated its public...
Malacañang has issued a memorandum directing and encouraging all government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to set up health facilities for their constituents. *Malacañang file photos* This developed after Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued, by the authority of President Marcos,...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (MANILA BULLETIN) Health facilities can still file their application for renewal of accreditation with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) until the end of this month. "Please be informed that PhilHealth will extend the...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said more than 50 health facilities were damaged due to the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that recently hit the province of Abra and other areas. The damaged facilities include eight hospitals, 28 rural health units, and 18 barangay health stations, said DOH...
Senator Grace Poe has urged the Department of Tourism (DOT) to ensure that health facilities are within standard in tourist destinations to make travelers feel safe and confident. Senator Grace Poe (Office of Sen. Poe) “In all areas in our country, ideally, there should really be basic health...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) signed a P760-million term loan agreement with Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center - Pangasinan, Inc. to boost the hospital chain's capacity. ACE Medical Center, a nationwide network of hospitals, will use the loan to construct a seven-storey...