The Department of Health (DOH) said it is still monitoring eight “active” Delta variant cases, out of the 35 cases that were detected in the Philippines, after they turned positive when they were re-tested for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “I like to clarify na walo na po ang nakitaan na...
Amid the limited capacity of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) to hold genome sequencing, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said Monday, July 19, that it is best to assume that there is already local transmission of the Delta variant. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) During the...
Treatment czar Leopoldo Vega said Monday, July 19, that the Department of Health (DOH) is eyeing to increase hospital capacities amid the threat of the more transmissible Delta variant. (UNSPLASH) Vega said the Health department is looking to increase the capacity of Level 3 hospitals to make sure...
A new health center in Malabon City was inaugurated Monday to accommodate more residents who are in need of medical assistance from the local government. Mayor Lenlen Oreta led the opening of two-storey Super Health Center in Barangay Catmon which he said was launched "to give residents additional...
DOH/MB The Philippines recorded more than 5,000 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Sunday, July 18. The DOH said it found 5,411 more people who contracted the viral disease. This brought the country's running tally of confirmed cases, since the...
Hospital nurse (FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) asked various hospitals to increase (coronavirus disease) COVID-19 dedicated beds and oxygen supplies following the detection of local infections of the Delta variant in the country. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire emphasized the...
DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, July 17, said another 6,040 people were found positive with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This was the first time that the country once again logged at least 6,000 cases in two weeks. The last time that the DOH announced more than 6,000 cases...
KIDS swim at the famous beach front in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach destination reopened to local tourists last October. (Tara Yap) The Department of Health (DOH) said a review should be conducted with regards to the government's policy on allowing children outdoors in...
COVID-19 VIRUS ILLUSTRATION/FILE PHOTO The Department of Health (DOH) recorded two deaths among the 35 people who tested positive for the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. "Dito sa Pilipinas, we have a total of 35 individuals detected with the Delta variant. Dalawa sa kanila ay namatay. Yung isa...
Various health workers from public and private hospitals in Metro Manila have decried the non-release of their benefits as Bayanihan to Recover as One Act 2 (Bayanihan 2) ended. (Photo from AHW) According to the Alliance of Health Workers, as of June 30, some health workers from public hospitals...
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The country’s indigenous berries as potential functional foods against non-communicable diseases is now being explored under the two projects supported by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD). (PIXABY) DOST Secretary...
