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DOH in Eastern Visayas seeks activation of dengue brigades

PALO, Leyte -- The Department of Health (DOH) urged local government units in Eastern Visayas to activate their dengue brigades after some areas in the region declared a state of emergency due...

DOH tracks potential measles outbreak in Northern Samar

PALO, Leyte -- The Department of Health (DOH) regional office here is monitoring measles cases in San Roque, Northern Samar amid reports that a child died from the highly contagious disease. Roderick Boyd...

Contraceptive implant not abortifacient: POPCOM

MANILA -- The contraceptive implant distributed by the Department of Health (DOH) to women who want to limit or have intervals in childbearing is non-abortifacient. This, according to Commission on Population (POPCOM) in...

7 Negrense youths get scholarships to study in China

BACOLOD CITY -- Seven students in Negros Occidental received scholarships to study in top universities in Beijing, China. The recipients of the Chinese Government Scholarship-Bilateral Program are residents of the Third District under...

LGUs urged to practice ‘4S’ to fight dengue

ILOILO CITY -- Local government units should strengthen their practice of “4S” to combat the spread of dengue in Iloilo province. The “4S” stands for Search and destroy mosquito breeding places; use Self-protection...

DOH chief hails Bulacan blood donors as ‘life savers’

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque recognized blood donors from Bulacan as "life savers" during the blood galloners awarding ceremony at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center here...

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