Photo from Pixabay By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 16 said the Philippines has experienced a significant increase in dengue cases this year, marking a 19 percent rise compared to the same period last year. Based on the latest DOH data, from Jan. 1 to June 29,...
The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated on Tuesday, July 9, that there is "no safe level" of alcohol consumption and joined calls for stricter controls to address its negative impacts in the country. (Photo from Pixabay) In a forum dubbed "Alcohol Tax: Itaas," held in Quezon City to support...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) should focus on addressing much bigger problems instead of the pitch to rename the agency. House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, a...
Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (Screengrab from PTV) Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, July 3, said the government may be able to disburse P27 billion to settle unpaid Covid allowances for health workers across the country by the end of this year. In...
An official of the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 2, confirmed the proposal by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to rename the agency but clarified that it is still under further study. (Photo from DOH) “The proposal to rename the Department is a sound idea floated by the Secretary,...
SUBIC, Zambales As the Department of Health (DOH) endeavors to make Filipinos among the “healthiest in Asia” by 2040, it underscored on Thursday, June 13, the urgent need to address the concerns and plight of healthcare workers to ensure they can continue serving their country. Filipino...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, June 4, said that hospitals near Kanlaon Volcano have been placed on a “Code White” alert. Kanlaon Volcano spewing thick plume as seen from Barangay Pula, Canlaon City in Negros Occidental on Monday night, June 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Ethan...
In line with its efforts to prepare the next generation of public health leaders, the Department of Health (DOH) sent a Philippine delegation to this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA). DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa and Permanent Representative Amb. Carlos D. Sorreta together with delegates...
President Marcos has stressed the need to invest in women's health as it has a "multiplier effect" in the country's healthcare system. DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa (Photo courtesy of PPA/Ryan Baldemor) Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Marcos made the statement during a sectoral meeting on...
As isolated thunderstorms and rain showers become more frequent even before the rainy season is officially declared, the Department of Health (DOH) reported a slight three percent decrease in dengue case counts nationwide. (Photo from Pixabay) “Case counts dipped from 5,380 last March 24 to April...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday, April 30, told senators that he had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes happening in the medical industry. That is, until the issue was raised before the Senate, and senators have...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 11, expressed its concern over the "advertisement tactics" in the vape industry. Photo from Pixabay “Yung vape industry naman, kapag nakita niyo ‘yung mga advertisement, may cartoons pa eh– pang attraction talaga ng bata (The vape...
