Health

DOH-Bicol on ‘red flag’ on measles cases

By Mar Serrano/PNA LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Bicol (Region 5) on Friday has raised a “red flag” health alert status on the surge of measles cases in...

DOH set to launch Japanese encephalitis vaccine in Pangasinan

By Hilda Austria/PNA DAGUPAN CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) office in Region 1 (Ilocos) will soon launch an immunization program that will address the possible spread of the deadly Japanese...

DOH lauds ‘Expanded Maternity Leave’ Act passage

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday commended the passage of Republic Act 11210 or the Expanded Maternity Leave (EML) Act. In a statement, Health Secretary Francisco...

Ilocos Norte intensifies massive dog vaccination

By Leilanie Adriano/PNA LAOAG CITY -- The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) has started deploying vaccinators in various parts of the province to ensure all dogs get anti-rabies shots. PVO chief, Dr. Loida Valenzuela...

WHO: Pregnant Women Exposed to Ebola Should Get Vaccine

Lisa Schlein/VOA-News GENEVA — An independent advisory body convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends pregnant women and breastfeeding women in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo be vaccinated against the deadly Ebola...

PhilHealth in W. Visayas ready for UHC enactment

By Gail Momblan/PNA ILOILO CITY -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in Western Visayas is ready for the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law or Republic Act No. 11223. As...

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