Health

DOH: 259 rabies cases since January

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 259 cases of rabies in the country from the start of the year until Sept. 2, an 8% decline from the number of cases during the same period in 2022.

DOH urges public to observe healthy lifestyle with Biyaheng Kalusugan launch

The Department of Health (DOH) launched a part of its nationwide healthy lifestyle campaign called Biyaheng Kalusugan in a bid to promote health literacy among Filipinos.

Positive results for potential first chikungunya vaccine

French-Austrian drugmaker Valneva's vaccine candidate against chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus which causes occasional outbreaks across the world, showed promising results in a large new trial, a study said on Tuesday.

Microplastics present in Metro Manila air – study

Microplastics are already present in Metro Manila air, a study revealed.

DOH launches ‘Chikiting Ligtas 2023’ amid vaccine hesitancy

The Department of Health (DOH), together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO), spearheaded the Chikiting Ligtas 2023: Join the Big Catch Up, Magpabakuna para sa Healthy Pilipinas! on Thursday, April 27.

LIST: Health threats and preventative ways during El Niño

With the heat index hitting critical levels, the Department of Health continues its efforts to remind the public of the threats of El Niño. Here are some of the most common health concerns during the dry season.

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