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...
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...
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...
The Department of Health (DOH) assured on Monday, Oct. 28, that more medical teams have been sent to areas devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine as it continues to monitor the healthcare needs of the affected communities. (DOH / file photo) In a televised interview, DOH Spokesperson...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday, Oct. 24, that the Philippines received the distinct honor of being the President-nominee of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2025. Photo Courtesy of the WHO Regional Office for the Western...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) have commenced efforts to finalize the coverage guidelines for optometric services and prescription eyeglasses, aiming for completion by the end of November this year. (Photo from...
Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa on Saturday, Oct. 19, urged new doctors to embrace public service by joining the Department of Health (DOH). (DOH) In a statement, Herbosa congratulated the new Filipino physicians who passed the Physicians Licensure Examinations (PLE) 2024 held this month. The...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Oct. 18, welcomed the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board's approval of its P27.9 billion health resiliency project. (DOH) In a statement, the DOH said it received NEDA’s approval on Oct. 16 for two major health sector initiatives:...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Oct. 18, reported a rise in leptospirosis cases nationwide, urging the public to seek medical care, particularly following flooding events. (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the DOH said that as of Oct. 5 (Morbidity Week 40), the total...
Non-profit organization Go Negosyo and the Department of Health (DOH) are looking to revive the Botika sa Barangay program which aims to build drug outlets in villages that offer cheap medicines. Botika ng Bayan (Photo courtesy of DOH-Calabarzon) Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said that he and...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Oct. 15, reiterated its support for efforts to increase public awareness of breast cancer. Manila Bulletin / file photo DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, in a statement, emphasized that the agency’s advocacy for breast cancer awareness extends beyond...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Oct. 11, emphasized the increasing incidence of newly diagnosed cases of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) in the country and highlighted the critical need for early testing. (DOH) During the 16th Plenary Meeting of the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC), the...
