The Department of Health (DOH), as the supervising agency of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), on Friday, Dec. 13 assured that the health benefits of the national health insurance agency will continue “with or without” subsidy from the forthcoming General Appropriations...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Wednesday, December 11 questioned the memorandum of agreement (MOA) among the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Tingog Party-list supposedly for the Rural Financing Health Development Program. ...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Dec. 11, reported a "decline" in cases of Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) nationwide and urged the public to continue practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of illnesses. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) In a statement, the DOH said a...
Following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental on Dec. 9, the Department of Health (DOH) has outlined its response plan to address the immediate health risks posed by the disaster. In a memorandum to DOH Regional Directors Razel Nikka M. Hao (Negros Island), Adriano P....
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) chief during the previous Duterte administration is to blame for the unutilized expired vaccines that cost billions of pesos. Thus, said...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, that it is seeking approval for the first-ever outpatient benefit package, which would cover the assessment of children for refractive errors, including the provision of prescription glasses if necessary. Unsplash In a statement, the DOH...
The Department of Health (DOH), on Thursday, Dec. 5, addressed the Commission on Audit's (COA) 2023 findings regarding more than P11 billion worth of expired drugs, medicines, and medical supplies that went unused in 2023. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) Addressing concerns...
The urgency of tackling malnutrition and stunting among Filipino children has been emphasized by President Marcos on Dec. 3 with instructions to the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify campaigns promoting healthier food options. This directive aligns with the ongoing implementation of...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has called on the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to shoulder the unpaid bills of indigent and financially...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to campaign for healthier food options in a bid to address malnutrition and stunting among children. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) Marcos made the directive during his meeting with officials of DOH and other...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee called on Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa to resign over his alleged failure to address key issues in the country’s healthcare system, which the...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa confirmed on Monday, Nov. 25 that a suspected case of monkeypox (mpox) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has tested negative for the virus. In a televised public briefing, Herbosa shared the “good news” after...
