(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said fully vaccinated senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals can choose the brand of COVID-19 vaccines for their third shot-- once the program is open for their respective sectors. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) More than 6,000 healthcare workers nationwide have already received their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster shots. "As of Nov. 18, naka 6,457 tayo sa...
By Steve L. Lim, MD, DPBU, FPUA, MHA Steve L. Lim, MD, DPBU, FPUA, MHA One of the biggest challenges in promoting prostate healthis awareness. The prostate glandplays a vital reproductive role in men but can have several issues with advancing age. Awareness of the two most important...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the Philippines’ fresh loan that aims to support the government’s universal health care (UHC) program. In a statement, the Manila-based multilateral institution said it approved a $600 million policy-based loan to the Philippines to provide quality and...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reminded private companies that they cannot use their excess coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines as booster shots for their respective employees at this point in time. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that booster shots are only recommended for...
Makati CBD skyline The Department of Health (DOH) reported more than 1,400 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while active infections still remain below 25,000 on Friday, Nov. 19. The DOH said 1,485 fresh cases were detected. The active infections or those who are still...
Vaccination of a minor in Muntinlupa (Muntinlupa PIO) The Department of Health (DOH) is calling medical professionals to join the three-day national coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination drive set on Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that based on their...
(Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) A total of 2,488 healthcare workers nationwide were able to receive their booster jab, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, Nov. 19. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that some of the booster dose recipients experienced mild adverse...
Caloocan City Mayor Oscar "Oca" Malapitan led the groundbreaking of a 3-storey Barangay Health Center with Lying in and Daycare Center on Friday, Nov. 19. The 3-storey building is located in Phase 4, Package 4, Barangay 176. (CALOOCAN CITY PIO/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Nais natin na magkaroon ng mas...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that the administration of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses is not yet open for the general population. “ would...
DOH More than 1,000 people have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, Nov. 18. The DOH said that the country logged 1,297 new cases of the viral disease, pushing the country's running tally to 2,821,753. Of the overall tally, 23,158...
Ayala Corporation announced that the first shipment of Molnupiravir, an oral anti-viral treatment for mild COVID-19, arrived in the country through a partnership between MedEthix, a member of the Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health). MedEthix, one of the country’s major pharmaceutical...
