Volcanic smog, or vog, continues to affect the Philippines today, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reporting that sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from Taal Volcano remain elevated. Volcanic smog or "vog" as seen in Metro Manila. Photo by Mark Balmores | Manila...
The Department of Health (DOH) officially commenced Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week on Thursday, Sept. 21. Photo from DOH The DOH has announced that the event, to run from Sept. 21 to 25, is a vital initiative focused on raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and advocating for brain...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 160 new Covid-19 cases on Sept. 20, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,113,054. Photo from Pixabay Meanwhile, there were no additional Covid-19-related fatalities recorded, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Based on...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Sept. 21 confirmed 259 cases of rabies in the country from Jan. 1 to Sept. 2, 2023. (Photo from Unsplash) DOH said this figure represented an eight percent decrease from the cases reported during the same period in 2022. However, it noted that there...
The Department of Health (DOH) said it has administered 95.30 percent of the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine donations as booster doses, strengthening protection against the virus, as of Thursday, Sept. 21. (Photo from AFP/Manila Bulletin) DOH said it is still negotiating with the COVAX Facility...
The Department of Health (DOH) addressed the PhilHealth coverage for leptospirosis during the #MediaSolusyon Kapihan session on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Manila Bulletin Abigail R. Estrada, Chief Social Insurance Specialist from the Benefits Development and Research Department in the Health Finance...
CEBU CITY – The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) asked the public to observe proper sanitation in food preparation after 11 pupils fell ill after eating homemade candies in Asturias, Cebu on Friday, September 15. The victims were taken to a hospital for suspected food poisoning and...
The Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to assist the public in preparing for potential health risks associated with Mayon Volcano's ash fall. Photo from DOH / X account The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported ash eruptions...
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 95 new Covid-19 cases on Sept. 19, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,112,894. Manila Bulletin Meanwhile, there were no additional Covid-19-related fatalities recorded, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Based on the...
The Department of Health (DOH) successfully launched the “LAB for ALL” Caravan program on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in San Rafael, Bulacan. Photo from DOH Facebook page The launch was spearheaded by DOH led by Health Undersecretary Gloria J. Balboa, in collaboration with the various National Government...
The Department of Health (DOH) joined the Philippine delegation's events at the United Nations General Assembly, which was held in New York City from Sept. 19 to 23. Photo from DOH Facebook page The World Health Organization (WHO) organized the second "Walk the Talk New York" event on Sept....
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 136 new Covid-19 cases on Sept. 18, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,112,799. Manila Bulletin Meanwhile, DOH said there were no new Covid-19-related deaths recorded, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Based on the data,...
