CEBU CITY – The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) noted a 100 percent increase in measles-rubella cases in the region. Dr. Joanne Antonette Albito, Medical Officer 3 of the DOH-7 Family Health Section, said that 67 cases have been recorded in Cebu province from January to April this...
The public should remain vigilant as the Covid-19 pandemic is not yet over despite the lifting of its global health emergency status, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the Covid-19 no longer represents a public health emergency of...
More than two million children have been vaccinated against measles and rubella, while 800,000 kids received the oral polio vaccine amid the ongoing supplemental immunization campaign of the government, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, May 9. As of May 7, there were 2.3 million...
The Pasig City local government and the Department of Health (DOH) launched on Monday, May 8, the "Karinderya Para sa Healthy Pilipinas" program aimed at mitigating malnutrition among children and promote health and wellness among pregnant women and lactating mothers. Spearheaded by the Pasig City...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city government is stepping up assistance to people dealing with mental issues. The City Social Welfare and Development Office is currently hiring people who can help the Psychosocial Division with its mental helpline, said Ivy Guantero, head of the City Information...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, May 8, a total of 9,465 new Covid-19 cases that were recorded in the past week. In its weekly case bulletin, DOH said that daily average cases went up to 1,352 which is 112 percent higher than the case from April 24 to April 30. DOH recorded 50 more...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The lower chamber has unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill that aims to expand healthcare services by establishing specialized care centers in hospitals under the supervision and control of the Department of Health (DOH). Passed by the House of Representatives...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has assured the country's health workers that his government is ready to support them following their sacrifices during the Covid-19 pandemic. *File photo* Marcos said this as the Philippines celebrated National Health Workers Day on May 7. In a tweet,...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has expressed its gratitude for the tireless dedication of the country's healthcare workers, but Filipinos online think that giving them higher pay would be a better way to show the government's appreciation. *File photo* In a Facebook...
As the country observes National Health Workers' Day, the Department of Health (DOH) expressed its commitment to continuously provide the necessary benefits for the healthcare workers. “The DOH commits that it will continuously exert all efforts in disbursing the benefits and allowances of...
The Makati City local government entered into a referral agreement with the Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) on Friday, May 5, allowing the said hospital to receive patients coming from the Ospital ng Makati (OsMak) who are in need of specialized care and services. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay...
Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon stressed the need for continued vigilance against Covid-19 despite the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement that the global health emergency is now over. (Kristine Wook / Unsplash) “I welcome WHO[’s] announcement that Covid pandemic...
