The Department of Health (DOH) Epidemiology Bureau disclosed an increase in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in the Philippines. Photo credit from Pixabay As of May 2023, a total of 1,256 new HIV cases were recorded, averaging 48 cases per day. The data also revealed that 26 percent of...
Amid concerns regarding a potential breach of personal data related to Covid-19 vaccination in the Philippines, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified that “it does not have access” to underlying personal data, as this information is exclusively within the domain of individual...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 194 new Covid-19 infections, contributing to a cumulative total of 4,112,658 cases nationwide. Photo from Pixabay The latest update from the DOH Covid-19 tracker as of Nov. 17 indicated no new deaths, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent....
Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go stressed the need for continued increase, improvement, and expansion of mental health programs. “We should continue to improve our mental health programs and ensure that all forms of psychosocial assistance will be made available to Filipinos who are suffering from all...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 173 new Covid-19 infections on Thursday, Nov. 16, bringing the country’s total number of cases to 4,112, 464. Photo from Pixabay The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, showed no additional Covid-19-related deaths, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent....
To recognize the outstanding achievements and dedication of the laboratory network in combating the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Health (DOH) unveiled plans for the 2023 Covid-19 Laboratory Network Recognition Ceremony. Photo from DOH Scheduled to take place on Dec. 1, the ceremony is...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 178 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, Nov. 15, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 4,122,291. Photo from Pixabay The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, showed no additional Covid-19-related deaths, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent....
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reminded Filipinos on Tuesday, Nov. 14 to "go back to basics" and avoid opening any suspicious websites. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) "Let's go back to basics and make it a habit to be vigilant....
Recognizing the importance of safeguarding the elderly through timely and adequate vaccination, the Department of Health (DOH) marked the first anniversary of the Raising Awareness on Influenza to Support Elderlies (RAISE) Coalition. Photo from DOH Facebook page DOH, represented by Undersecretary...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Nov. 14, confirmed that it has received reports that the Covid-19 vaccination data from the Philippines stored within the World Health Organization (WHO) have been "compromised and leaked." Photo from Unsplash Issuing a statement, DOH said it is...
The Department of Health (DOH) issued a stern warning on Tuesday, Nov. 14, regarding a misleading promotion that falsely used the name of Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to endorse a supposed treatment for osteoarthritis. Photo from DOH “This endorsement is false. Neither the DOH nor the Secretary has...
Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the Department of Health (DOH) has initiated crucial aid for Filipinos returning from Gaza by prioritizing psychosocial support for those affected by the conflict's distress and trauma. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina "Since the beginning, our Health Emergency...
