Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa acknowledged Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin's advice that women avoid wearing underwear at home as temperatures rise. Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ Manila Bulletin) (Underwear/Pixabay) “Hindi naman mali ang...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, April 2, recorded a total of 862 pertussis cases from the beginning of the year to March 23, with 49 deaths attributed to the disease. Photo from Unsplash Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa emphasized the urgency of the situation, stressing the need for...
Amid reports of soaring temperatures hitting record levels, the Department of Health (DOH) issued a warning on Tuesday, April 2, urging the public to remain vigilant against heat-related illnesses, particularly heat stroke. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) "Heat-related illnesses are...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on Tuesday, April 2 that pertussis, or whooping cough, is now under control. “Parang controlled na eh. Parang nag pa-plateau na sya (It’s now under control. It seems it has plateaued) but we’re still colsely monitoring,”...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, April 2 addressed concerns regarding a “recycled false information” circulating on social media about how to deal with extreme heat. Photo from DOH The “misleading” advice suggested avoiding cold water consumption when exposed to extreme...
In a bid to tackle the surge in pertussis cases, the Department of Health (DOH) said that it will provide pentavalent or 5-in-1 vaccines to “vulnerable populations,” including children aged five and up, adolescents, adults, and pregnant women. Photo from Pixabay "In a situation with limited...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, March 31, reminded the public to “be kind” on April Fool’s Day by keeping jokes light and steering clear of health and death topics. Photo from Unsplash “First, do no harm,” DOH said in a statement released by Officer-In-Charge (OIC) Assistant...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, March 30, issued clarifications on Anthrax amid the reported outbreak in Laos and tightening border controls of its neighboring countries. Courtesy of DOH “Anthrax does not spread from person to person like colds or the flu,” DOH said in a statement...
In the Philippines, breast and cervical cancers remain significant health concerns affecting women of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. (Photo from Unsplash) Despite advancements in medical science and increased awareness campaigns, these cancers continue to pose a threat to the health...
To protect them from the highly infectious measles spread, the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, March 29, said that it is aiming to vaccinate a total of 1.3 million children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “We...
More than half of the total cases of measles-rubella in the country were reported from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) based on the data from the Department of Health (DOH). (Manila Bulletin / file photo) “BARMM continues to report the most number of cases of...
Penitents engage in self-flagellation at Barrio San Jose, Caloocan City on Maundy Thursday, March 28. The religious ritual is a reenactment of Jesus Christ’s suffering and Catholic devotees often engage in these physical penance activities to seek forgiveness for their sins. (Arnold Quizol/MB)...
