Overcoming budgetary constraints and addressing vaccine hesitancy are among the key challenges in hepatitis control in the Philippines, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The Department of Health (DOH) has identified vaccine hesitancy as one of the 'bottlenecks' in...
To improve healthcare accessibility for both domestic and international tourists, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have agreed to establish "first aid facilities" in key tourist areas across the Philippines. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and DOT Secretary...
Senator Christopher "Bong Go" is looking forward to the full and faithful implementation of the policy on graphic health warnings (GHWs) on vape products or vapes. The agency has already urged manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers to comply with the upcoming enforcement of GHWs on...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) There's an urgent need for the national government to review its vaccination program, Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes said. "It is unacceptable that news...
Senator Pia Cayetano criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) over its lack of urgency to enforce provisions of the Vape Law or Republic Act No. 11900. Cayetano noted that up until now the DTI has yet to release mechanisms on the use of vapes and other non-nicotine products...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, April 24, celebrated another milestone in pediatric healthcare with the successful liver transplant of a three-year-old child named Baby Gianna. Photo from DOH DOH said the child was diagnosed with biliary atresia and underwent surgery on Feb. 22. Health...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, April 24, urged manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers to comply with the upcoming enforcement of Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs) on vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products. Photo from DOH DOH said the effort, which is in accordance with...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded a total of 1,566 pertussis cases in the Philippines, with Quezon City accounting for 19 confirmed cases and two deaths. (Manila Bulletin Team) "The good news in Quezon City is their mayor is proactive and responsive to the pertussis outbreak recently and...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, April 23, reported a total of 34 cases of heat-related illnesses, most of which were due to “heat exhaustion.” Photo by Keith Bacongco | Manila Bulletin "Tatlo kasi 'yan, mayroong heat cramps, heat exhaustion or kapaguran saka mayroong stroke, so far...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,817 measles cases nationwide from January 1 to April 13. DOH Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Albert Domingo during an interview with PTV Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on Tuesday, April 23 (Screenshot from PTV Bagong Pilipinas interview) DOH Assistant...
The Department of Health (DOH) raised concerns on Monday, April 22, over reports indicating pharmaceutical companies tempting medical professionals with privileges and employing multi-level marketing strategies to promote and prescribe medical products. Photo from DOH The DOH stressed the...
A health specialist from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Philippines highlighted the “global threat” posed by vaccine hesitancy, stating its impact not only in the Philippines but worldwide. Photo from UNICEF Philippines Facebook page "It is the delay or the refusal to vaccinate...
