Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, Jan. 17 expressed his opposition to the impending PhilHealth premium hike this year. DOH "I want continued suspension of the increase until we have the actuarial on how long we will sustain the suspension. I don't think PhilHealth...
The Department of Health (DOH) emphasized on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that addressing the issue of at least P1 million worth of expired medicines within the Rural Health Office (RHU) of Bacacay town in Albay requires expertise “not in the medical field” but rather in “supply chain and...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Wednesday, Jan. 17, about the deceptive social media profiles "falsely" attributed to Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. Photo from DOH "The DOH would like to clarify that Secretary Herbosa does not own any of these accounts," it said in an...
A day before the New Year’s Eve revelries, 11 new cases of fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Dec. 30, bringing the total number of cases to 107. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa demonstrated in a simulation how a patient victimized by...
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has been urged to sustain tobacco control efforts in the country. Tobacco control advocates have expressed confidence that Herbosa will boost programs meant to curb smoking and e-cigarette use in the country. HealthJustice Philippines,...
In response to the rising number of Covid-19 cases despite widespread vaccination efforts, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that vaccinations aim to reduce the severity of infections and make them milder. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina "If you're fully vaccinated and...
As the Christmas holiday is just around the corner, the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Dec. 15, called on Filipinos to celebrate safely and responsibly by following its "Ligtas na Christmas" guidelines. (Keith Bacongco / Manila Bulletin File Photo) In a media forum held via Zoom, DOH...
Health workers from Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) and National Children’s Hospital (NCH) staged a "snake rally and noise barrage protest" on Dec. 5 to demand a salary hike and the release of the “long overdue” health emergency allowance (HEA) and performance-based bonus (PBB). Photo from...
Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa answers lawmakers' queries during the Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on Health's hearing on his ad interim appointment as health secretary on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. (Senate PRIB Photo) Department of Health (DOH)...
The Commission on Appointments’ (CA) has finally confirmed the ad interim appointment of Department of Health (DOH) chief Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa and Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday, December 5. The CA, led by its chairman Senate President...
The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated its commitment to continue the dialogues on climate and health as it led the forum at the United Nations (UN) Conference of Parties 28 (COP28) held in Dubai. (Courtesy of DOH) Issuing a statement on Sunday, Dec. 3, DOH said that the Philippines hosted...
The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated its commitment to pursuing a climate health agenda as it led the Philippine delegation at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo from DOH Issuing a statement on Saturday, Dec. 2, the DOH emphasized the...
