The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Jan. 25, reported a 16 percent "decrease" in dengue cases from Jan. 1 to 13, with only 5,572 cases recorded compared to 7,274 cases from Dec. 17. Photo from Pixabay However, 14 deaths were reported during this period, resulting in a case fatality rate...
Independent health reform advocate Anthony Leachon raised concerns about the potential health risks of vaping, especially for young people, citing studies on the harmful effects of nicotine-containing liquids in vape pens. Independent health reform advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon (Screenshot from...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) revealed on Thursday, Jan. 18, the ongoing coordination with board officials as they await agreements on the proposed rate hike deferral, aligning with the call made by the Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. In a televised...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it only approves glutathione products with indications related to the treatment of "cisplatin chemotherapy" in response to concerns regarding a reported fatality associated with the use of glutathione. Glutathione fluid injection (Unsplash) “Other than...
Senators on Wednesday, January 17 expressed their support to Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa’s appeal to defer the implementation of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) premium rate increase for this year. Senator Joseph Victory “JV” Ejercito,...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, Jan. 17 expressed his opposition to the impending PhilHealth premium hike this year. DOH "I want continued suspension of the increase until we have the actuarial on how long we will sustain the suspension. I don't think PhilHealth...
The Department of Health (DOH) emphasized on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that addressing the issue of at least P1 million worth of expired medicines within the Rural Health Office (RHU) of Bacacay town in Albay requires expertise “not in the medical field” but rather in “supply chain and...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Wednesday, Jan. 17, about the deceptive social media profiles "falsely" attributed to Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. Photo from DOH "The DOH would like to clarify that Secretary Herbosa does not own any of these accounts," it said in an...
The Department of Health (DOH) underscored on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the importance of using antibiotics “correctly and responsibly” in the face of increasing concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Photo from DOH Facebook page “Ang mga hamon na dulot ng AMR ay masalimuot at maraming...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Jan. 15, explained the difference between “diarrhea” and “gastroenteritis” amid the outbreak in Baguio City. (Photo from Pexels) DOH Spokesperson Undersecretary Eric Tayag, in a radio interview, provided insights into the distinctions between...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged the Department of Health to intensify its information drive regarding the outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in Baguio City. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, said it is critical for the agency to identify the...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has called on the public to be vigilant against fraudulent social media pages misusing the Malasakit Centers’ logo to promote fake loan assistance. Go made the call after the Department of Health (DOH) cautioned the public against certain Facebook pages...
