The Makati Medical Center saw an increase in Covid-19 cases as reflected in both its Covid occupancy and incidence of cases among healthcare workers. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “There has been a slight increase in Covid-19 cases - reflected in both our Covid occupancy in the...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, May 21, reminded all healthcare professionals to accurately and immediately report positive Covid-19 cases to help guide public health in decision-making. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “It is important to note that by law, doctors, their clinics,...
As isolated thunderstorms and rain showers become more frequent even before the rainy season is officially declared, the Department of Health (DOH) reported a slight three percent decrease in dengue case counts nationwide. (Photo from Pixabay) “Case counts dipped from 5,380 last March 24 to April...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 18, said that all regions did not experience a continuous increase in pertussis cases during the most recent six-week monitoring period. Photo from Pixabay DOH noted that the nationwide pertussis epidemic curve showed a continued decrease in cases,...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 18, reported a decline in Measles-Rubella (MR) cases over the recent three to four weeks (April 14 to April 27). (Photo credits to AP) The health department cited an 8 percent decrease, reporting 408 cases compared to 442 cases two weeks prior (March...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, May 17, said it offers a playbook for guidance on best practices and safety measures for local government units (LGUs) to enhance road safety in their provinces and cities. (Photo from DOH) “We have more countrymen who are in other provinces and...
The Department of Health (DOH) is set to join other countries in the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM) on Sunday, May 19. (MB Visual Content Group) Under the theme, "Put People First: Kandila ng Pagkalinga, Liwanag ng Pag-Asa (Light of Care, Light of Hope),” the event honors those...
About 3,400 cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been recorded in the country in the first quarter of 2024, data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed. (Photo from Unsplash) A total of 3,410 newly diagnosed cases were from January to March, with 82 reported deaths. Breaking down...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, May 15, warned the public against a "false video" using the image and name of DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa. Photo from Pixabay In a statement, the DOH clarified that none of the allegations mentioned in the video are true and that the purported...
Cervical cancer is a serious threat, ranking as the third most common cancer among women, following breast and colorectal cancers, according to the Department of Health (DOH). (Photo from DOH) Nonetheless, the department underscored that preventive measures such as the HPV vaccine and early...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has found probable cause to charge in court former Department of Health (DOH) secretary Francisco T. Duque and Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) undersecretary Lloyd Christopher A. Lao with graft in the alleged illegal transfer of...
As May marks Road Safety Month, the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, May 10, called on the public to make roads safer, especially for non-motorized vehicle users such as pedestrians and cyclists. (Photo from DOH) “May is Road Safety Month. Because of Bagong Pilipinas, every life matters, the...
