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Practice proper handwashing to defend vs. diseases: DOH

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday encouraged the public to observe proper handwashing to prevent diseases and save lives, especially in vulnerable communities. The...

DOH records 82% higher dengue cases in 2024

By Brian Campued The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total of 269,467 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Oct. 4, 2024—82% higher than the same period last year. In a press...

DOH, DepEd launch ‘Bakuna Eskwela’ to create safer environment for children

By Brian Campued Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday led the kickoff of the government’s immunization campaign “Bakuna Eskwela” at Dr. Alejandro Albert Elementary School in Manila. A...

Teaching time now limited to 6 hours a day, addt’l 2 hours up for OT pay — DepEd chief

By Brian Campued Stressing that a more balanced workload for teachers will help improve the learning outcomes of students, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has signed a memorandum defining new guidelines in rationalizing...

PBBM OKs P7.9-B for immunization drive; Bakuna Eskwela set Oct. 7

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the allotment of P7.9 billion for the Department of Health’s (DOH) national immunization program, Health Secretary Teodoro...

PH logs 18 mpox cases

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The country has logged 18 confirmed cases of mpox (formerly monkeypox) as of August 18, Department of Health (DOH) Sec. Teodoro Herbosa said on...

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