MB File Photo An investigation is now being conducted on the alleged selling of coronavirus vaccines (COVID-19) procured by the government, the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement following the reported sale of vaccines in the cities of...
The government is committed to working towards "inclusive and sustainable recovery," particularly by helping the country's marginalized and vulnerable population, as the pandemic continues to deal heavy blows on the country. People patiently wait for their turn to get a coronavirus jab at the...
The Medical City Preeclampsia Screening Program New studies have documented the effectiveness and cost benefits of the comprehensive screening to detect high-risk pregnancies which is available at The Medical City’s Institute for Women’s Health (IWH). The hospital’s Section of Maternal-Fetal...
A new virtual series was launched by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 21 to support personnel's mental health amid the public health situation in the country. (Courtesy of DepEd) “We have started this last year as we recognized the need for ample mental health support for our...
(DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed openness to include soon the young children in the COVID-19 vaccination program, but stressed that vaccine manufacturers and developers should provide sufficient data on its safety and efficacy. “Malaking bagay yan kung...
The Philippines reported 6,258 additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections on Friday, May 21. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said there were 55,531 people nationwide who were still being treated for the viral disease. Active cases account for 4.7 percent of the...
The Department of Health (DOH) said it has spent almost P400 million as it hired over 3,000 additional vaccinators to boost the country's COVID-19 vaccination program. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) “Nakapaghire na po tayo ng additional vaccinators and dito, gumastos tayo ng about almost P400 million to...
MB FILE PHOTO (Juan Carlo de Vela) All brands of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines that are currently available in the country are “ideal” for all Filipinos, the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday, May 21. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that there is no vaccine brand...
Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Butch Ramirez, left, and Philippine Olympic Committee President Bambol Tolentino (MB Photo / PNA Photo) The national government has granted the request for national team athletes to get their vaccines for COVID-19 as the Inter-Agency Task Force elevated the...
While the world continues to battle the ongoing pandemic, a former health official raised alarm over climate change being a public health emergency affecting people globally as well, with air pollution as a major environmental risk to public health. “Climate change is a public health...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Thursday, May 20, that it will conduct an investigation against a Quezon City barangay captain for participating in a videoke singing session without wearing a face mask during a birthday party. The incident went viral after a...
(DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) More than 6,000 people have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, May 20. This pushed the country’s total number of cases since last year to 1,165,155, wherein 4.5 percent or 51,912 cases are still active....
