The Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, in collaboration with representatives from National Government Agencies (NGAs), officially inaugurated on Tuesday, Sept. 12, the “LAB for ALL” initiative at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag City. (Photo credit to...
Independent health reform advocate Dr. Anthony "Tony" Leachon has resigned from his post as a Special Adviser for Noncommunicable Diseases of the Department of Health (DOH). Dr. Tony Leachon (C ourtesy of Dr. Leachon's Facebook account) “I don’t deserve to be maligned in public and...
Photo courtesy of DOH A significant 83.4 percent of Filipinos who visited enclosed public places found them to be well-ventilated aligning with public health guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19. This is based on the 2023 Covid-19 mobile phone survey conducted by the Department of...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Sept. 11, announced that there were 894 new Covid-19 cases in the country between Sept. 4 and 10. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) The DOH verified that 10 of the newly reported patients were in serious or critical condition. Meanwhile, the DOH confirmed...
The Department of Health (DOH) recognized the growing challenges associated with the availability and accessibility of antiretroviral drugs also known as ARVs in the country's efforts to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. Photo credit to Pixabay "With more people testing positive, there is competition...
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa expressed concern regarding the “escalating” number of AIDS cases in the Philippines. Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (Photo credit to DOH Facebook page) The latest data has raised alarms among health officials and advocates, prompting calls for...
In observance of year's World Suicide Prevention Day, the Department of Health (DOH) took to its Healthy Pilipinas, Health is Life campaign Facebook page with a message centered around the theme "Together we can #BeTheLight." Photo credit to Pixabay The DOH emphasized the importance of taking...
The Department of Health-Center of Health Development (DOH-Chd) in CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) has issued a cautionary advisory to residents near Taal Volcano, emphasizing the “potential health risks” associated with Volcanic Smog (Vog) on respiratory systems. Photo...
To tackle the challenges facing the country's healthcare system, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has expressed willingness to consider bringing in additional experts, with a particular emphasis on strengthening the nursing sector. Department of Health (DOH) “Nag-iisip ako sa...
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa confirmed that Dr. Tony Leachon has returned to his position as a “volunteer consultant” for the Department of Health (DOH). Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (left) with Dr. Tony Leachon. (Courtesy of DOH) During an interview on the sidelines...
To highlight the government's commitment to address the pressing challenges posed by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC), an agency attached to the Department of Health (DOH), convened its inaugural HIV...
The Department of Health (DOH) is eyeing a proactive initiative to combat the issue of pollution and promote cleaner air. Health Secretary Teodor Herbosa (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) “Mayroon kaming pina-plano, magkakaroon tayo ng bike advocacy, we will have a National...
