Infectious disease specialist Rontgene Solante on Friday, Sept. 22 confirmed that there are currently no known cases of Nipah virus in the Philippines. He gave the assurance while health officials remained vigilant in monitoring the potential health threats of Nipah virus. The Department of Health...
The Department of Health (DOH) expressed the country’s position that equity should remain a central tenet of multilateral efforts concerning pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response at the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) Multi-Stakeholder Panel meeting on Sept. 20. Photo from DOH...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to enhancing pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response efforts during a United Nations-led high-level meeting in New York City. Photo from DOH Facebook page Herbosa on Sept. 20 conveyed the...
The Department of Health (DOH) discussed its generic medicine advocacy and monitoring generic medicine prices during its “#MediaSolusyon Kapihan with Media Partners” on Friday, Sept. 22. Photo from Unsplash Dr. Constante Caluya III, head of the DOH’s Pharmaceutical Division Unit, spoke about...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Sept. 22 said it took active participation in the High-Level Global Roundtable on Regionalized Vaccine Manufacturing Collaborative held in New York City. Photo from DOH Facebook page The DOH delegation led by Assistant Secretary Maylene Beltran took part in...
The Department of Health in Region 4-A (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) has declared “code white alert” from September 21 to 24 due to Taal Volcano's persistent sulfur dioxide emissions. Code white alert status refers to the readiness of the hospital workforce to respond...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday, Sept. 22, that Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa took part in the Tuberculosis Innovation Summit 3.0 held in New York City, USA this week. Photo from DOH Facebook page During the summit held on Sept. 19, Herbosa provided insights into the...
The Department of Health (DOH) issued a strong reminder to the public on Friday, Sept. 22, urging them to prioritize their health and well-being. In light of the volcanic smog or “vog” presence, the DOH advised residents to take precautionary measures. The DOH also recommended that individuals...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa represented the Philippines on during the launch of the inaugural World Health Organization (WHO) Report on Hypertension at The Plaza in New York City, USA. Photo from DOH Facebook page As one of the three speakers, Herbosa on Sept. 20 shared...
The Philippine delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) under the leadership of Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and co-led by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, took part in the UNGA General Debates on Sept. 20, held at the United...
To eliminate the need for citizens to travel long distances for medical treatment, the Department of Health (DOH) led the turnover ceremony of the Super Health Center on Friday, Sept. 22, at Barangay Sangali in Zamboanga City. Photo from DOH Facebook account The establishment of super health...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 168 new Covid-19 cases on Sept. 21, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,113,222. Photo from Pixabay Meanwhile, the DOH reported no additional COVID-19-related fatalities, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Based on the...
