The Department of Health (DOH) introduced the PhilHealth Mental Health Benefits Package during the launch of the 2024-2028 Philippine Council for Mental Health (PCMH) strategic framework on Thursday, Oct. 12. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina The package includes a comprehensive range of mental health...
The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled the 2024–2028 Philippine Council for Mental Health (PCMH) strategic framework on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Rizal Park Hotel in Manila. Photo from DOH Facebook page DOH said the initiative aims to guide the development...
While the national influenza situation has not “exceeded the alert level,” a health expert urged the public to continue observing minimum health standards to minimize the spread of the virus. (Photo from Unsplash) "Spread fun, not flu," said Department of Health (DOH) Research...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 152 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, Oct. 11, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,116,794. Photo from Unsplash Meanwhile, the DOH Covid-19 tracker reported 12 additional Covid-19-related deaths, but the fatality rate remained at...
The Department of Health (DOH) is collaborating with the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) to address the overcrowding of patients in its emergency room (ER). Philippine General Hospital (Photo from University of the Philippines) DOH on Wednesday, Oct. 11 pointed out that PGH frequently exceeds its...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 133 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, Oct. 10, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines to 4,116,642. Photo from Pixabay The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, showed no additional Covid-19-related deaths, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6...
The Department of Health (DOH) issued an advisory on Tuesday, Oct. 10, addressing reports of individuals “falsely using” the name of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa for solicitation purposes. Photo from DOH It said that the agency has been receiving reports of certain individuals representing...
The Department of Health (DOH) is actively preparing for the presentation of a landmark project to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board. Photo from DOH Facebook page “Once approved, this will be the first Public-Private Partnership [PPP] project of the department under the...
Breast cancer is recognized as the most prevalent form of cancer, both locally and globally. Photo from Pixabay In the Philippines, experts say that breast cancer is the leading type of cancer, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa presided over the “2023 Ligtas Lakas” awarding ceremony in Bohol, recognizing outstanding achievements in healthcare and immunization efforts. Photo from DOH Facebook page The event served as a platform to honor and acknowledge the exceptional efforts of the...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 226 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, Oct. 5 which brought the total number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines to 4,115,714. Photo from Pixabay The DOH Covid-19 Tracker showed no additional Covid-19-related fatalities, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Oct. 5, denied an alleged "lockdown" of a hospital due to a Covid-19 patient. Photo from DOH Facebook page In an advisory, DOH addressed a circulating message "falsely claiming" that a hospital is under lockdown due to a Covid-19 patient. DOH said that...
