The Department of Health (DOH) assured on Monday, Oct. 28, that more medical teams have been sent to areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine as it continues to monitor the healthcare needs of the affected communities. (DOH / file photo) In a televised interview, DOH Spokesperson...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday, Oct. 24, that the Philippines received the distinct honor of being the President-nominee of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2025. Photo Courtesy of the WHO Regional Office for the Western...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has authorized a P454 million vehicle purchase for the Department of Health (DOH). On Oct. 17, Pangandaman approved the issuance of an Authority to Purchase Motor Vehicle (APMV) to strengthen the country's healthcare system....
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has placed hospitals and health facilities in the region on code white alert from Oct. 21 to 27 as tropical storm “Kristine” approached the country. "We...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 22, that it is in close coordination with the City of Manila following reports that two of its hospitals have reached full capacity. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) “It is routine and even prudent for hospitals to announce when they are...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) have commenced efforts to finalize the coverage guidelines for optometric services and prescription eyeglasses, aiming for completion by the end of November this year. (Photo from...
Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa on Saturday, Oct. 19, urged new doctors to embrace public service by joining the Department of Health (DOH). (DOH) In a statement, Herbosa congratulated the new Filipino physicians who passed the Physicians Licensure Examinations (PLE) 2024 held this month. The...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Oct. 18, welcomed the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board's approval of its P27.9 billion health resiliency project. (DOH) In a statement, the DOH said it received NEDA’s approval on Oct. 16 for two major health sector initiatives:...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Oct. 18, reported a rise in leptospirosis cases nationwide, urging the public to seek medical care, particularly following flooding events. (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the DOH said that as of Oct. 5 (Morbidity Week 40), the total...
Non-profit organization Go Negosyo and the Department of Health (DOH) are looking to revive the Botika sa Barangay program which aims to build drug outlets in villages that offer cheap medicines. Botika ng Bayan (Photo courtesy of DOH-Calabarzon) Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said that he and...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Health is eyeing the construction of a mental health hospital in Negros Occidental. This was revealed by Dr. Mary Ann Maestral, DOH Undersecretary for Visayas, in a phone interview on Wednesday, Oct. 16, a day after a transition team of the DOH-Negros Island...
The Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), joined countries worldwide in celebrating Global Handwashing Day on Tuesday, Oct. 15. (DepEd / file photo) This year's theme, "Why Are Clean Hands Important?" emphasized the crucial role of proper hand...
