The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Sept. 16, stressed that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines has yet to approve any mpox vaccines in the country. (DOH / MB Visual Content Group) “Wala pang inaprubahan ang FDA na bakuna ng mpox sa Pilipinas (The FDA has not yet approved any...
As dengue cases continue to rise nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Sept. 12, urged the public to take action by eliminating mosquitoes to prevent the spread of the disease during the rainy season. According to the DOH, fogging or spraying in local hotspots or outbreak areas...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board has approved an increase in the hemodialysis package rate. (PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin) Following guidance from President Marcos, DOH Secretary and PhilHealth Board...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Sept. 9, expressed its readiness to manage mpox cases, even if the new strain, clade 1b, makes its way to the country. DOH / MB Visual Content Group “I think clade 1b will eventually come…siguradong papasok iyan (it will definitely enter [our...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Sept. 5, warned of a potential increase in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases during the rainy season. The Department of Health (DOH) sees an increase in influenza-like illnesses during the rainy season. (Keith Bacongco / Manila Bulletin In a...
As part of its efforts to curb the further transmission of the viral disease, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3, that it would soon release mpox guidelines for various settings and establishments. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) “The DOH is preparing to release specific mpox...
The Department of Health (DOH) and SM Supermalls have signed a Memorandum of Agreement at the SM Mall of Asia to enhance healthcare accessibility nationwide. From left: SM Supermalls Vice President for Operations Junias Eusebio, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, and...
Due to Tropical Storm Enteng's heavy rainfall and anticipated flooding, the Department of Health (DOH) issued a public health advisory warning against leptospirosis on Monday, Sept. 2. People use their umbrellas to shield themselves from the heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Enteng along...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Aug. 28, confirmed the detection of two more cases of mpox , bringing the total number of active cases to five. (Photo from Unsplash) Based on its surveillance systems, the DOH reported two more confirmed mpox cases: one in Metro Manila and another...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Monday, Aug. 26, the detection of two additional cases of mpox in the country. (DOH / Manila Bulletin) In a statement, the DOH reported that the new cases were detected in Metro Manila. Both cases have MPXV clade II , which is considered the...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Aug. 21, confirmed that the latest mpox case detected in the country has been classified as a clade II variant. (Photo from Unsplash) Unlike the severe strain that has sparked global concern, the first mpox case reported in the Philippines this year has...
The latest case of mpox in the Philippines is the clade II variant, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Wednesday, Aug. 21. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) In a message to reporters, DOH reaffirmed the earlier statement of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa that the 10th mpox case in the...
