Is there a budding pandemic again? The Department of Health has this statement. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Is there a new virus outbreak in China? The DOH has this statement amid the allegations. Five years after COVID-19, a global scare was ignited due to viral posts that circulated online regarding a new disease outbreak. This … Read more
Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan Calls on Government to Eliminate Medicine Booklet Requirement for PWDs as Well KIKO PANGILINAN – Former Senator Francis Pangilinan has called on the government to remove the purchase booklet requirement for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Former Senator Francis Pangilinan has called on the government to simplify the process for persons with disabilities … Read more
4 new cases of Mpox in the Philippines were detected. MPOX PHILIPPINES – Department of Health (DOH) CALABARZON detected four new cases of monkeypox. Here are some details. Last October 18, six new cases of monkeypox in the Philippines were announced and on October 10, the number was 24. As more and more cases arise in the … Read more
DOH is Considering Banning ‘Mukbang’ Vlogs in the Philippines The Department of Health is considering banning ‘mukbang’ vlogs in the Philippines following the death of a vlogger in Iligan City. The health department is exploring the possibility of banning ‘mukbang’ vlogs in the Philippines after the vlogger’s death in Iligan City who created such content. … Read more
In Negros Occidental, A Baby Passes Away Due To Pertussis PERTUSSIS – Health authorities reported the death of a 1-month-old male infant from a community in Negros Occidental who was diagnosed with pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough. Pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial illness, triggers severe and uncontrollable coughing spells, often followed by a … Read more
Department of Health (DOH) Anticipates A Shortfall In Pertussis Vaccines PERTUSSIS VACCINES – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting a shortage in pertussis vaccines. The Department of Health (DOH) anticipates a shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines next month and plans to order additional doses to address the shortfall. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa … Read more
Can a Broken Heart Be Fatal? BROKEN HEART – Is it possible to die to the effects of a broken heart? Here are insights from the Department of Health. “Heartbreak” is a term often used to describe intense emotional pain or distress that arises from the experience of a deep emotional loss or disappointment, particularly … Read more
75 Cases of Fireworks-Related Injuries Were Recorded Ahead of New Year’s Eve, DOH Says MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Health recorded 75 cases of fireworks-related injuries ahead of New Year’s Eve. On Wednesday (December 27, 2023), the Health Department reported that the injured individuals ranged from six to 55 years old, with the majority … Read more
Bongbong Marcos Jr. Chose Ted Herbosa As New Department of Health (DOH) Secretary TED HERBOSA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. finally chose his DOH secretary almost a year into his term. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has selected a Secretary in the Department of Health (DOH) almost a year after taking office. Malacaang stated … Read more
DOH SECRETARY -Department of Health OIC Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire spoke regarding the top post in the health department. Currently, the top position in the Department of Health (DOH) remains vacant. There were recent appointments that occupy the other positions under it but President Bongbong Marcos has yet to appoint someone to be the DOH … Read more