"First, do no harm.” This foundational principle of healthcare has guided medical professionals since the time of Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine. It underscores the commitment to avoid causing harm to people. However, in a contradictory twist, the healthcare industry now...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) is intent on calling the newest Covid-19 variants by the names of KP.2 and KP.3 instead of the more commonly known term “FLiRT” variants, in a bid to make the public take them more seriously. DOH Spokesperson...
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, May 29, that the Philippines won't have to undergo past pandemic restrictions as it intends to take full control regarding the possible effects of the emerging new...
(Pixabay) An official from the Department of Health (DOH) has told House of Representatives members that there are several funding sources the agency can utilize to address and mitigate the possible effects of the so-called “FLiRT” variants of Covid-19....
The new Covid-19 variants are “likely here” in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, May 28. The Department of Health (DOH) said the flagged new Covid-19 subvariants are possibly here in the Philippines but noted that cases continue to be clinically mild and...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has suggested a series of actions for the public to follow as a way to combat Covid-19's so-called FLiRT subvariants. "Whats more important at...
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...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, May 22, warned the public against diseases they are prone to during the country's climate transition to rainy season. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) In the “Bagong Pilipinas” interview with PTV, DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, May 21, reminded all healthcare professionals to accurately and immediately report positive Covid-19 cases to help guide public health in decision-making. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “It is important to note that by law, doctors, their clinics,...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, May 17, said it offers a playbook for guidance on best practices and safety measures for local government units (LGUs) to enhance road safety in their provinces and cities. (Photo from DOH) “We have more countrymen who are in other provinces and...
The Department of Health (DOH) is set to join other countries in the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM) on Sunday, May 19. (MB Visual Content Group) Under the theme, "Put People First: Kandila ng Pagkalinga, Liwanag ng Pag-Asa (Light of Care, Light of Hope),” the event honors those...
About 3,400 cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been recorded in the country in the first quarter of 2024, data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed. (Photo from Unsplash) A total of 3,410 newly diagnosed cases were from January to March, with 82 reported deaths. Breaking down...
