The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday, Nov. 25, a significant decrease in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases across the Philippines, indicating a positive trend in the battle against respiratory infections. (Pixabay) As of Nov. 11, there were 182,721 ILI cases were reported in the...
The Department of Health (DOH) led the culmination of the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023 through the celebration of the Philippine AMR Awareness Week (PAAW). Photo from DOH In a statement released on Saturday, Nov. 25, DOH said that the event brought together...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Nov. 25, expressed its condolences on the passing of the former DOH–Undersecretary and former Chief of the Philippine National Police, Camilo Pancratius P. Cascolan. Photo from DOH Jiro Cascolan, the late undersecretary's son, said in a...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 223 new Covid-19 infections on Friday, Nov. 24, contributing to the nation's total count of 4,123,920 infections. (Pixabay) The DOH Covid-19 Tracker, however, showed no new deaths, and the fatality rate remains at 1.6 percent. As of the latest data, DOH said...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 24, addressed the World Health Organization's (WHO) report on a cluster of respiratory illnesses affecting children in Northern China. (Unsplash) WHO reported that the surge is linked to increased circulation of pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma...
In a strategic move towards fortifying partnerships between the public and private sectors in healthcare, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Thursday, Nov. 23, alongside Special Concerns Team (SCT) Undersecretary Maria Francia Miciano-Laxamana, spearheaded a Consultative...
The Department of Health (DOH) said the number of reported dengue cases this year has reached 179,444 as of Nov. 11, but “cases are currently on a slow downward trend.” (Pixabay) Based on the DOH data, there has been a 10.96 percent decrease in reported cases from Oct. 15 to 28, with 10,835...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 175 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday, Nov. 22, adding to the total national count of 4,123,489 cases. (Pixabay) The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, revealed no new fatalities, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Meanwhile, active cases...
The Department of Health (DOH) issued a warning to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 22 regarding a "fake" Facebook page called "DOH Health News—Philippines." Photo from DOH Facebook page It said the misleading social media account is pretending to be the DOH’s official Facebook page. “The said...
The Department of Health (DOH) released a warning on Tuesday, Nov. 21, citing the similarity between vaping and smoking due to the presence of nicotine in both. Photo from DOH It cautioned the public against the “misconception” that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking. The DOH emphasized...
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 107 new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, Nov. 21, contributing to a cumulative total of 4,123,314 cases nationwide. Photo from Pixabay The DOH Covid-19 tracker indicated no new deaths, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Meanwhile, there are...
The Department of Health (DOH) launched a comprehensive and rapid response following the magnitude-6.8 earthquake in Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Nov. 17. Photo from DOH Facebook page It noted that it has coordinated health cluster actions with partners and stakeholders, while working closely...
