Shoppers flock along Ylaya in Divisoria Market on Oct. 17, 2021 at a time when Metro Manila was under alert level 3. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The Department of Health (DOH) is set to recommend to the government’s pandemic task force the “decoupling” of restrictions from the Covid-19 Alert Level...
DOH Doctor Eric Tayag was appointed as undersecretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Tayag confirmed his appointment through a text message to Manila Bulletin. When asked when he will take his oath of office, Tayag answered “waiting for advice.” In a press briefing on Tuesday, Nov. 15, DOH...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Nov. 14 that it has recorded 9,069 new Covid-19 cases during the past week. (DOH/MB) In its weekly case bulletin, DOH said that the daily average cases are at 1,296 which is 43 percent higher than the cases from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. DOH also...
DOH A total of 1,858 new Covid-19 cases were detected in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday, Nov. 13. The tally of active cases across the country has increased to 19,176, as shown in the latest data of the DOH. Metro Manila still had the highest number of new infections in...
The Department of Health (DOH) said that people who had Covid-19 face a significant risk of developing diabetes. Based on studies, the Covid-19 virus and diabetes have a "bi-directional relationship," said DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire. "Ibig sabihin, may malaking risk ang isang...
Photo from Pixabay/ MANILA BULLETIN The number of new Covid-19 cases in the country is on a decline, the Department of Health (DOH) said. “We're seeing that our cases are plateauing in Mindanao. Our cases in the Visayas are slowly decreasing already although nagka-uptick tayo (there is an uptick)...
Christmas Ornaments by Hacienda Crafts x CM Bamboo Craft Centre The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to get vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 as several people are expected to hold gatherings in time for Christmas. “Parating ang Pasko, maraming parties na pupuntahan, may mga...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is pushing for a proposed measure that will allow the government to continue different protocols under the State of Calamity, in case such a declaration will be lifted—amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, the country is under a State of Calamity due to...
About P2.1 billion from the proposed 2023 national budget will be allocated to fund the operations and expansion of 23 residential drug treatment and rehabilitation centers (TRCs), according to Makati City 2nd district Rep. Luis Campos Jr. “The P2.1 billion is 18 percent, or P322 M, higher than...
Newly appointed DOH Undersecretary Camilo Pancratius Cascolan (Facebook / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) New Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Camilo Cascolan said that he was tasked to supervise the operations of the state health agency in the Visayas. In a television interview, Cascolan...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is ramping up efforts to improve and bring mental health services closer to communities. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire on Wednesday, Nov. 9, conducted a meeting with other health officials at the National Center for Mental Health in...
(DOH/MB) A total of 1,241 new Covid-19 cases were logged on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Latest data showed that the National Capital Region (NCR) still recorded the most cases in the last 14 days with 3,005. Calabarzon came next with 1,856, followed by Western Visayas...