CEBU CITY – Over 300 Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) cases were recorded in Central Visayas in the first quarter of 2024. DR. Jaime Bernadas (right), regional director of the Department of Health in Central Visayas, and Philippine Information Agency-7...
An official of the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 2, confirmed the proposal by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to rename the agency but clarified that it is still under further study. (Photo from DOH) “The proposal to rename the Department is a sound idea floated by the Secretary,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH), along with teachers’ groups, on Tuesday, July 2, welcomed the appointment of Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara as the new Education secretary. (Manila Bulletin) “The DepEd community looks forward to working with...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, July 1, reported 77,867 dengue cases from January to June this year. Photo from Pixabay This data is 15 percent higher compared to the same period in 2023, which had 67,576 cases. Meanwhile, as the DOH continues to raise public awareness on WILD...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Health (DOH)-Western Visayas is closely monitoring water in La Castellana, Negros Occidental after samples from 13 sources tested positive for contamination following the eruption of Kanlaon volcano early this month. SUBA-AN (Glazyl Masculino) Despite this,...
A highly fatal bacterial infection known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), sometimes referred to as a "flesh-eating bacteria," is reportedly on the rise in Japan. Photo from Unsplash According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), STSS is a “rare but serious...
The Department of Health (DOH) has observed an increase in leptospirosis cases due to rains and floods, based on the data released on Thursday, June 27. Photo from Unsplash In its Morbidity Week 24 report, as of June 15, the DOH recorded 878 cases of leptospirosis. While the health department noted...
SM Supermalls partnered with the Department of Health (DOH) for their 126th founding anniversary job fairs in nine SM malls nationwide. A HIRING manager chats with a prospective job applicant at the recent Department of Health (DOH) job fair at SM City Mindpro in Zamboanga City. These were SM City...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, June 26, urged the public to be aware that the use of illicit drugs has many harmful long-term effects on health and communities. Photo credit to Pixabay "Maraming masamang pangmatagalang epekto sa kalusugan at komunidad ang paggamit ng masamang droga....
CEBU CITY – More than 7,000 dengue cases have been recorded in the first half of the year in Central Visayas. Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Cañal, regional epidemiologist of the Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7), said 7,132 dengue cases and 19 deaths were reported in Region 7 from January to...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin and former Department of Health (DOH) secretary Francisco Duque III (PPAB/PCOO) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin lambasted former Department of Health (DOH) secretary...
CEBU CITY – Health authorities in Central Visayas have warned the public against water-borne diseases with the onset of the rainy season. Influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue are common during the rainy season, said Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Cañal, regional epidemiologist of the Department of...
