In line with its efforts to prepare the next generation of public health leaders, the Department of Health (DOH) sent a Philippine delegation to this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA). DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa and Permanent Representative Amb. Carlos D. Sorreta together with delegates...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, May 23 urged the Department of Health (DOH) to consider expanding the healthcare coverage for dental services especially for indigent citizens. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, pointed this out during a committee...
Infectious disease expert Rontgene Solante, on Thursday, May 23, said the public should not be alarmed by the new Covid-19 Variants Under Monitoring (VUM), JN.1.18, KP.2, and KP.3. Photo from Pixabay Solante, who is also the president of the Philippine College of Physicians, emphasized that these...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, May 22, warned the public against diseases they are prone to during the country's climate transition to rainy season. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) In the “Bagong Pilipinas” interview with PTV, DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, May 22, said that there is no need to control the country's borders or implement mandatory mask-wearing despite the rise of Covid-19 cases in Singapore. Photo from Pixabay At a Palace press briefing, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa underscored that the...
President Marcos has stressed the need to invest in women's health as it has a "multiplier effect" in the country's healthcare system. DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa (Photo courtesy of PPA/Ryan Baldemor) Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Marcos made the statement during a sectoral meeting on...
The Makati Medical Center saw an increase in Covid-19 cases as reflected in both its Covid occupancy and incidence of cases among healthcare workers. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “There has been a slight increase in Covid-19 cases - reflected in both our Covid occupancy in the...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, May 21, reminded all healthcare professionals to accurately and immediately report positive Covid-19 cases to help guide public health in decision-making. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “It is important to note that by law, doctors, their clinics,...
As isolated thunderstorms and rain showers become more frequent even before the rainy season is officially declared, the Department of Health (DOH) reported a slight three percent decrease in dengue case counts nationwide. (Photo from Pixabay) “Case counts dipped from 5,380 last March 24 to April...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 18, said that all regions did not experience a continuous increase in pertussis cases during the most recent six-week monitoring period. Photo from Pixabay DOH noted that the nationwide pertussis epidemic curve showed a continued decrease in cases,...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 18, reported a decline in Measles-Rubella (MR) cases over the recent three to four weeks (April 14 to April 27). (Photo credits to AP) The health department cited an 8 percent decrease, reporting 408 cases compared to 442 cases two weeks prior (March...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, May 17, said it offers a playbook for guidance on best practices and safety measures for local government units (LGUs) to enhance road safety in their provinces and cities. (Photo from DOH) “We have more countrymen who are in other provinces and...
