The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Jan. 6, reported a 38 percent increase in firecracker-related injuries this year. SANTI SAN JUAN / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO Citing data from its sentinel sites, the DOH announced that the latest number of firecracker-related injuries has reached...
At least eight people lost their lives in road crashes during the recent holiday season, with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting a staggering 703 traffic incidents as of Monday, Jan. 6. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The DOH highlighted the persistent challenge of...
Photo from Pixabay The number of firecracker-related injuries in the country has surged to 832 as of Jan. 5, a significant increase from last year’s figures, based on a report by the Department of Health (DOH). This marks a 37 percent rise compared to the 606 cases recorded on the same date in...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the first death caused by a stray bullet on Saturday, Jan. 4, as the number of firecracker-related injuries continues to rise. (DOH) Data from DOH’s sentinel sites showed that the total number of injuries has now reached 771, which is 27.6 percent higher...
Road traffic incidents continue to rise, with 32 new cases reported on Saturday, Jan. 4. (DOH) Based on its latest data, the Department of Health (DOH) announced that it recorded a total of 638 road traffic incidents between Dec. 22, 2024, and Jan. 4, 2025. The DOH has been monitoring road traffic...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Health-Negros Island Region recorded 96 fireworks-related injuries in the region as of Jan. 2. Sixty-two of these cases since Dec. 21, 2024 were minors. Sixty-four victims sustained burns or blast injuries, 26 sustained eye injuries, two had blast and eye...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed another death due to firecracker use on Friday, Jan. 3, as the number of injuries surged to over 700. (SANTI SAN JUAN / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) Data from its sentinel sites revealed that the latest number of injuries is now 704, which is 16.9 percent...
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) became the site of an exciting milestone as it officially launched the Department of Health (DOH) Wellness Clinic in the Government Service Express (GSE), located on Level 2, North Arcade, in partnership with SM Supermalls on December 19, 2024. The launch event celebrates a...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Jan. 3, confirmed that the number of deaths resulting from road crashes has risen to seven, while the total number of road traffic incidents has surpassed 600. Courtesy of DOH Based on its latest data, the DOH announced that it recorded 606 road...
The Department of Health (DOH) cautioned the public on Friday, Jan. 3, against the spread of misinformation regarding an alleged international health concern and urged everyone to rely on verified information from official channels to prevent panic and confusion. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) "Please do...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Jan. 2, noted an increase in cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during the holiday season. (Photo from Unsplash) In a statement, the DOH said it has been monitoring NCDs such as acute stroke, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and bronchial...
An advocacy group on Thursday, Jan. 2, expressed concerns over the “growing discretionary funds” in the 2025 national budget and urged that higher priority be given to the education and health sectors. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “We remain concerned about the growing...
