The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday, Nov. 23, that this year's dengue cases are "higher" than those of the same period last year. DOH / MANILA BULLETIN From the start of 2024 until Nov. 16, 2024, the DOH reported a total of 340,860 dengue cases, representing an 81 percent increase...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has urged the government to reassess its programs and consider new approaches to tackle the rising rate of stunting among Filipino children. Cayetano made the call during the Senate’s deliberation on the proposed 2025 budget for Department of Social Welfare and...
As dengue fever cases rise in the country, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced a significant increase in its benefit package for severe dengue treatment, raising it from P16,000 to P47,000, effective this month. PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin In a statement,...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 15, announced that the Benefits Committee (BenCom) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has recommended to the Board en banc enhanced benefit packages for heart attacks, ten rare diseases, preventive oral health services in...
BUTUAN CITY – The Caraga region has recorded 13,319 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Nov. 9, 194 percent or 8,791 more than the 4,528 cases recorded in 2023. One-thousand, one-hundred eight have been confirmed, 3,901 were classified as probable, and 8,310 were considered suspected cases, and 74 deaths...
Following the directive of President Marcos, the Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, Nov. 10, said it is coordinating with local government units (LGUs) in areas expected to be affected by Severe Tropical Storm “Nika” (international name: Toraji) to evacuate high-risk individuals, including...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Friday, Nov. 8, against spreading false claims regarding Covid-19 origins and treatments. (DOH / Manila Bulletin) In a statement, the DOH cautioned the public against circulating misleading claims suggesting that Singapore discovered Covid-19 is...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Nov. 7, noted a decline in dengue cases nationwide. DOH / MANILA BULLETIN As of October 2024, the DOH reported a total of 314,785 dengue cases nationwide. “Cases are declining overall, showing an 8% decrease from September 29 to October 12, 2024, with...
The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the Code White Alert nationwide until Saturday, Nov. 2, in observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, ensuring that hospitals are fully prepared to handle any potential medical emergencies during this significant holiday. The Code White Alert...
In a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing public health in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with the United Nations (UN) to promote universal health coverage, health equity, and resilience against climate-related health impacts and pandemics. DOH Secretary...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has reminded the people to stay safe and healthy this All Saints’ Day. DOH Assistant Secretary Dr. Ariel Valencia urged the people to practice proper food...
TACLOBAN CITY -- The Department of Health- Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EVCHD), in collaboration with the Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC), has dispatched a team of 18 healthcare professionals to the Bicol region to assist with local response following tropical...
