The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, April 24, celebrated another milestone in pediatric healthcare with the successful liver transplant of a three-year-old child named Baby Gianna. Photo from DOH DOH said the child was diagnosed with biliary atresia and underwent surgery on Feb. 22. Health...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, April 24, urged manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers to comply with the upcoming enforcement of Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs) on vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products. Photo from DOH DOH said the effort, which is in accordance with...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded a total of 1,566 pertussis cases in the Philippines, with Quezon City accounting for 19 confirmed cases and two deaths. (Manila Bulletin Team) "The good news in Quezon City is their mayor is proactive and responsive to the pertussis outbreak recently and...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, April 23, reported a total of 34 cases of heat-related illnesses, most of which were due to “heat exhaustion.” Photo by Keith Bacongco | Manila Bulletin "Tatlo kasi 'yan, mayroong heat cramps, heat exhaustion or kapaguran saka mayroong stroke, so far...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,817 measles cases nationwide from January 1 to April 13. DOH Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Albert Domingo during an interview with PTV Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on Tuesday, April 23 (Screenshot from PTV Bagong Pilipinas interview) DOH Assistant...
The Department of Health (DOH) raised concerns on Monday, April 22, over reports indicating pharmaceutical companies tempting medical professionals with privileges and employing multi-level marketing strategies to promote and prescribe medical products. Photo from DOH The DOH stressed the...
A health specialist from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Philippines highlighted the “global threat” posed by vaccine hesitancy, stating its impact not only in the Philippines but worldwide. Photo from UNICEF Philippines Facebook page "It is the delay or the refusal to vaccinate...
Experts gathered in a forum on Friday, April 19, to highlight the important role of vaccines for individuals, families, and society. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) "Vaccination is an effective way to stop people from getting infected and thereby preventing the need...
The Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with its Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has successfully vaccinated 72 percent of its target population against measles as of April 17. Photo from Pixabay In a statement on Thursday, April...
The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its gratitude to former Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, April 18, for highlighting the shortage of psychiatrists and mental health practitioners, both locally and globally, and reiterated its commitment to addressing the issue. Former Vice President...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Thursday, April 18, regarding a misleading social media post offering free medical insurance. Photo from DOH It said the circulating post is “false and deceptive.” The DOH also highlighted that the social media page promoting free medical...
The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed gratitude for the strong vote of confidence from the Filipinos regarding its performance during the first quarter of 2024. Photo from DOH In a statement on Wednesday, April 17, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said, "Ikinagagalak po ng buong DOH, kasama na...
