The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, March 27, a total of 1,298 new Covid-19 cases that were recorded in the past week. In its weekly case bulletin, DOH said that the daily average cases are currently at 185 which is 11 percent lower than the cases on March 13 to March 19. DOH recorded...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said that it covers outpatient human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) treatments in designated HIV treatment facilities. PhilHealth made the statement amid rising cases of HIV infections in the country....
As a member of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) advising the Department of Health and the IATF-EID, I was intimately involved in the intense scientific discussions and policy formulation that occurred beyond the public eye among experts, bureaucrats, and policy makers. Many of these unsung heroes...
The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged Filipinos to participate in the observance of Earth Hour 2023, an annual event that seeks to raise awareness about climate change. The Earth Hour is aimed at inspiring people to take initiatives in “generating awareness regarding the current situation and...
The Department of Health (DOH) said it is targeting to administer measles vaccines to around 11.1 million children aged zero to 59 months old. DOH Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that they are going to conduct measles supplemental immunization activities by May....
The Department of Health (DOH) said it would respect the move of the Office of the Ombudsman to place some of its officials under preventive suspension for their involvement in the alleged irregularities in the procurement of Covid-19 supplies with Pharmally Pharmaceutical. "The Department of Health...
Think tank Action for Economic Reforms (AER) has warned against the proposed measure in Congress seeking to grant the president the power to suspend Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) premium hikes. In a statement, AER said Thursday, March 23, that giving the president the power to...
The Department of Health urged local government units (LGUs) to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the different resorts as people are expected to flock to such establishments to beat the heat. Checking the quality of resorts can help avoid the spread of illnesses, said DOH Undersecretary and...
The Department of Health (DOH) is reminding the public to keep themselves well hydrated as weather temperature is expected to rise during the dry season. Dehydration and heat stroke are common during this season, especially among senior citizens, said DOH Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge Maria...
The recent uptick in the number of new Covid-19 cases in the country is expected but is not a cause for concern, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, March 21. The rise in cases is expected since the Covid-19 virus is “expected to stay,” said DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire...
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary and Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire assured the public that she will lead the agency with “integrity” amid issues about her management of the DOH. In a press briefing on Tuesday, March 21, Vergeire said that she will continue to implement the...
It is quite embarrassing for women to openly talk about what’s going on in the most intimate part of their body—the vagina. If we don’t openly talk about it, however, we will never get past the suffering from itchiness, redness, burning sensation, soreness, rash, vaginal discharge, and other...
