Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa expressed appreciation for the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) removal of value-added tax (VAT) on 21 medicines, including those for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and tuberculosis (TB). (DOH) "I welcomed that because these are the drugs that...
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Global Health Assistant Administrator Atul Gawande believes that the Philippines' goal to provide primary healthcare to 28 million Filipinos by 2028 is realistic and achievable. United States Agency for International Development (USAID)...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa warned of the dangers of abusing prescription drugs like fentanyl—a pain reliever and a narcotic that is primarily used for pain management. (Pixabay) “Usually, ginagamit ito ng mga anesthesiologists to remove pain during surgical procedures...
In a move towards enhancing the nation's health infrastructure post-pandemic, the Department of Health (DOH) will hold the 2nd National Health Sector Meeting (NHSM). (DOH) Scheduled on Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City, this year's NHSM will focus on...
ILOILO CITY — Sen. Bong Go has vowed to back proposals for the expansion of specialty medical centers in this city and province of Iloilo. SEN. Bong Go meets residents in Pavia town, Iloilo province during an on-site inspection of the construction of the Super Health Center. (Office of Sen. Bong...
In the light of concerns about the Covid-19 tracker “not being available” on the Department of Health (DOH's) website, the Department said on Tuesday, Jan. 30, that the tracker serves as just one method for information dissemination. Manila Bulletin File Photo It emphasized that, while...
The Department of Health (DOH) issued a warning to the public about the spread of false information claiming that the agency endorses a particular brand of powdered milk containing "colostrum." (DOH) In a statement on Jan. 28, the DOH clarified that it has “not” endorsed any such product, and...
The Department of Health (DOH) received Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment valued at P4.8 million from the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines. Photo from DOH In a statement on Friday, Jan. 26, DOH said that...
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Eric Tayag emphasized on Friday, Jan. 26, the urgent need for dog vaccination in light of a human rabies case reported last week. (Unsplash) "Baka nakakalimutan nyo, responsible pet ownership e kailangan talaga nababakunahan ang mga aso, so love na love nyo...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Jan. 25, disclosed a total of seven human rabies cases in the Philippines from Jan. 1 to 13. (Unsplash) However, it noted that a concerning trend has emerged in the past three to four weeks, specifically from Dec. 17 to 31, and during this period, rabies...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Jan. 25, reported a 16 percent "decrease" in dengue cases from Jan. 1 to 13, with only 5,572 cases recorded compared to 7,274 cases from Dec. 17. Photo from Pixabay However, 14 deaths were reported during this period, resulting in a case fatality rate...
Independent health reform advocate Anthony Leachon raised concerns about the potential health risks of vaping, especially for young people, citing studies on the harmful effects of nicotine-containing liquids in vape pens. Independent health reform advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon (Screenshot from...
