The Department of Health (DOH) has reassigned several officials to interim posts following the appointment of Acting Health Secretary Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. The interim assignments were made through Department Personnel Order No. 2026-4726 after Pujalte took his oath of office before...
According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, diabetes remains among the top five leading causes of death in the Philippines. Despite decades of advances in medical science and treatment, the number of cases continues to rise, prompting an important question: Why are more...
Newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Jose Brittanio “Brix” S. Pujalte Jr. on Tuesday, July 14, vowed to ensure the continuous delivery of quality healthcare services, saying his administration will prioritize strengthening the country’s public health system and supporting...
Last week, I received a flurry of messages from friends and strangers when the Quezon City government announced a 265 percent increase in Covid-19 cases over the last three weeks. Despite the pandemic having ended three years ago, many people still get anxious whenever there is a spike in cases. ...
BANGKOK, Thailand — Many Filipinos continue to mistake tuberculosis (TB) for an ordinary cough, delaying diagnosis and treatment even though the disease is preventable and curable, a Department of Health (DOH) tuberculosis specialist said. Dr. Rugaiya Calapis, chairperson of the DOH National...
Do you find yourself having difficulty concentrating? Are you struggling to find the right words mid conversation? Are you forgetful? Are you having difficulty trying to understand what you are hearing, reading or watching? Is your brain slow in processing information? Do you wake up feeling tired?...
Reckitt Philippines, Inc. has donated P283,421 worth of hygiene and health products to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to support relief operations for families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. The donation adds to Reckitt Philippines’ previous support for the Philippine Red...
Outgoing Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Monday, July 13, said he resigned from his post after undergoing bilateral knee replacement surgery, saying he did not want his rehabilitation and physical therapy to affect the day-to-day operations of the agency. In a statement,...
BANGKOK, Thailand — A tuberculosis (TB) expert is advocating for an integrated disease testing system that could help the Philippines detect tuberculosis earlier, reduce missed cases, and improve treatment outcomes by allowing laboratories to test for multiple diseases using shared diagnostic...
President Marcos ' choice to lead the Department of Health (DOH) is not a career politician or a former Cabinet member, but a veteran orthopedic surgeon and hospital administrator who has spent more than three decades in public healthcare. Dr. Jose Brittanio S. Pujalte Jr., who was appointed...
President Marcos has appointed Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) Medical Center Chief Dr. Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. as the country 's new Health secretary, replacing Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, who reportedly resigned to focus on his recovery following a recent medical procedure. The appointment...
Ayala Corporation is putting greater focus on social infrastructure, bringing together platforms in healthcare, education, community development, and sustainability to support human capital while strengthening its presence in sectors with strong, sustained demand. The move underscores a push to...
