The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, April 8, expressed concern over unvaccinated pets amid the country’s fight against rabies. Photo from Pixabay In a public briefing hosted by PTV on its segment “Bagong Pilipinas,” DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reiterated that rabies is a "preventable"...
As the country still faces the crisis of “whooping cough" or pertussis, the Department of Health (DOH) pointed out on Monday, April 8, that "vaccine hesitancy" hindered the efforts of dealing with the disease outbreak. (Mark Balmores/ Manila Bulletin File Photo) DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, in...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, April 8, said that the measles, locally known as "tigdas," vaccination in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will have a two-day pause in observance of Eid’l Fitr on April 10 and 11. Photo from Pixabay "We'll be pausing for two...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa warned the public of “extreme heat” conditions after witnessing food being cooked outdoors under the scorching midday sun. Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa during an interview with PTV Bagong Pilipinas on April 8....
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday, April 8 the retirement of Undersecretary Enrique "Eric" Tayag after 35 years of dedicated public service as a highly esteemed official of the DOH. (Manila, April 8, 2024) At the flag ceremony of the Department of Health, the Executive Committee...
The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning to the public that nosebleeds, scientifically known as “epistaxis,” are expected to be more prevalent during hot weather due to heightened blood pressure. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina / Manila Bulletin "Dahil sa mainit na panahon, pwedeng...
In light of the rise in pertussis cases in Quezon City, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa recommended isolating sick children within households affected by the disease. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte during a meeting on April 4, 2024 discussing...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, April 5, confirmed the first case of pertussis or whooping cough in Eastern Visayas. This was a three-month-old male infant from Pastrana, Leyte, who has recovered and discharged from the hospital. The DOH-8 logged 31 suspected cases...
Photo from Unsplash The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 4 said 89 human rabies cases were recorded from Jan. 1 to March 16. This number reflects a 2 percent decline from the 91 cases reported in the same period last year. All the cases reported by the DOH have ended in fatalities,...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 4, extended its congratulations to the Rizal Medical Center’s (RMC) Dermatology Department for clinching the coveted Specialty Clinic of the Year title at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024. Photo from DOH DOH said RMC’s Dermatology Department...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded an increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases in Western Visayas. The agency, which attributed this to low immunization of young children, said the number "Unfortunately, immunization coverage has taken a drastic turn for...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa urged the public to exercise caution due to the risk of dehydration during the "summer" months. Photo from Pixabay "Mag-u-umpisa 'yan sa dehydration, kung nasa labas ka, nagta-trabaho ka o nag-i-sports ka o batang naglalaro, madali kang...
