Health

D.A. supports DOH response to confirmed cases of melioidosis in humans in Siquijor

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Following initial intervention from the Department of Health (DOH) that yielded confirmed cases of melioidosis in humans in the province of Siquijor, the Department of Agriculture (D.A.) is...

No cause for alarm: DOH monitoring rising COVID-19 cases in SEA

By Joyce Ann Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The Department of Health (DOH) assured there is "no cause for alarm" despite the reported surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in some...

DOH logs 25 fireworks-related injuries as of Christmas Eve 2024

By Brian Campued The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported 25 fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) recorded by 62 sentinel hospitals from Dec. 22 to 6:00 a.m. of Dec. 24. In an advisory, the...

Seniors no longer need purchase booklet to avail discount on meds — DOH chief

By Brian Campued Senior citizens are no longer needed to bring their purchase booklet to avail the 20% discount on prescription and non-prescription/over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins and mineral supplements, the Department of...

PhilHealth is health insurance, not pension – DOH chief

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) does not provide pension insurance to its members, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Friday. Herbosa, who...

HIV cases in PH may reach 215K by yearend — DOH

By Brian Campued Cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the country is estimated to reach 215,400 by the end of 2024, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH, in collaboration...

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