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,...
Recognizing the communal benefits of vaccination, particularly its role in protecting not only individuals but also households and communities, an expert has urged medical professionals to “offer vaccines to all adults.” (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) "Even if the reason for...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 11, said it is working on various projects to address the concern of the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region about the lack of access to essential health services in the region. MB FILE "Sa Philippines, ang most common lacking...
Amid the extremely hot weather being experienced by the country due to the warm and dry season combined with the effects of El Niño, the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines has released six useful tips for the public on dealing with high temperatures. Photo from Pixabay In a social media...
The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region on Friday, April 5, raised concerns regarding measles and pertussis. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region Director Dr. Saia Ma'u Piukala and Communications Manager Olivia Lawe-Davies hold a press conference at WHO Western...
To mark the fifth anniversary of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), the Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) jointly launched the 2024-2028 National Integrated Cancer Control Program (NICCP) Strategic Framework on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo from...
The Philippines has assured the international community that it will continue to undertake efforts against tobacco use in the country. Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Dominic Guevara stated that the Philippines will continue to engage constructive dialogues, collaboration and share its...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, Feb. 4, commemorated the World Cancer Day and expressed her commitment to “stand united” with the global effort to address the “devastating illness” that caused millions of lives worldwide. (Photo courtesy of KMI TAMAN DESA Medical Centre)...
The Department of Health (DOH) extended warm congratulations on Thursday, Feb. 1, to former Undersecretary Dr. Susan Pineda-Mercado for her appointment as the World Health Organization (WHO) Director for Programme Management (DPM) in the Western Pacific. Dr. Susan Pineda-Mercado, appointed WHO...
The Department of Health (DOH) received Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment valued at P4.8 million from the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines. Photo from DOH In a statement on Friday, Jan. 26, DOH said that...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go urged the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Dec. 1 to closely monitor the rising number of respiratory illnesses in China. Go, who chairs the Senate Health Committee told the public not to be complacent and to still wear face masks, if it's not a huge...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 24, addressed the World Health Organization's (WHO) report on a cluster of respiratory illnesses affecting children in Northern China. (Unsplash) WHO reported that the surge is linked to increased circulation of pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma...
