Around four million doses of vaccines against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is expected to arrive in the country from the COVAX facility next month. The latest batch of AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrived in the Philippines through the COVAX facility on May 8, 2021. (Photo from the National Task...
The World Health Organization (WHO) urged the Philippine government anew to follow the prioritization list on who gets the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine first as to maximize its impacts on the pandemic. World Health Organization Representative to the Philippines Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Davao region has pointed out that social gatherings because of complacency and the improper use of face masks and face shields are among the gaps they have observed as the region recorded an increase in the number of active Coronavirus disease...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Sunday urged the Department of Health (DOH) to publicize its accounting of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine supplies that have been administered to promote transparency. Tolentino said that while he believes that each individual has the right to choose which vaccine...
The Department of Health (DOH) said it has seen a decline in the daily new COVID-19 cases in the Greater Manila Area, also known as NCR-plus. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) "Nakita natin yung patuloy na pagbaba ng mga kaso dito sa NCR-Plus bubble. Dati we are ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 cases here,...
Dozens of people wait to receive Pfizer coronavirus vaccines at a mall in Parañaque City on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/ MB File Photo) The Department of Health (DOH) said that several people are still eager to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) despite the non-announcement of...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 6,831 additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Saturday, May 22, pushing the active infections nationwide to 54,326. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) The number of active cases account for 4.6 percent of the country's overall tally of confirmed cases which...
MB File Photo An investigation is now being conducted on the alleged selling of coronavirus vaccines (COVID-19) procured by the government, the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement following the reported sale of vaccines in the cities of...
The government is committed to working towards "inclusive and sustainable recovery," particularly by helping the country's marginalized and vulnerable population, as the pandemic continues to deal heavy blows on the country. People patiently wait for their turn to get a coronavirus jab at the...
The Medical City Preeclampsia Screening Program New studies have documented the effectiveness and cost benefits of the comprehensive screening to detect high-risk pregnancies which is available at The Medical City’s Institute for Women’s Health (IWH). The hospital’s Section of Maternal-Fetal...
A new virtual series was launched by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 21 to support personnel's mental health amid the public health situation in the country. (Courtesy of DepEd) “We have started this last year as we recognized the need for ample mental health support for our...
(DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed openness to include soon the young children in the COVID-19 vaccination program, but stressed that vaccine manufacturers and developers should provide sufficient data on its safety and efficacy. “Malaking bagay yan kung...
