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Fireworks-related injuries drop by 14%

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported a 14% decrease in fireworks-related injuries nationwide during the recent holiday season, based on surveillance data...

DOH warns vs. tetanus as firework-related injuries rises to 655

By Brian Campued The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded those injured by fireworks to get tetanus shots as cases continue to rise after the New Year revelries due to late reporting. Based...

How to be time-conscious and health-aware in 2026, according to DOST, DOH

By Brian Campued What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2026? Whether it’s about personal growth, career, finances, or relationships—Filipinos are urged to prioritize being time-conscious and adopting healthy habits for a more...

5 holiday deaths linked to stroke, heart attacks reported

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported five deaths linked to acute medical emergencies recorded during the 2025 holiday season, highlighting the persistent...

91 fireworks-related injuries recorded during Christmas week

By Joyce Ann Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries during the Christmas week, from Dec. 21 to 27. Forty cases were reported in Metro...

DOH to start ‘ligtas tigdas’ vaccination in January

By Joyce Ann Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The Department of Health (DOH) will begin its intensified vaccination campaign against measles (tigdas) and rubella (tigdas-hangin) in January 2026 through the Ligtas-Tigdas Vaccination...

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