DOH on Full Alert Amid Mysterious Disease In China MYSTERIOUS DISEASE IN CHINA – A rare disease affecting a part of China prompted the Department of Health (DOH) to be on full alert. As years pass by, treatments to several health conditions that were once uncurable were discovered. On the other side, more and more […]

DOH Extends Anti-Polio Vaccination Drive Until April DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently said that it’s extending its anti-polio vaccination drive in NCR and Mindanao until April 2020. The health department said that two rounds of the “Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio” campaign will be conducted in the National Capital Region (NCR) from January […]

DOH: 35% Decline On Firecracker Injuries, Zero Deaths DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently reported that there is a 35 percent decline in firework injuries this New Year. The health department said in a press conference at the East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City that about 102 people were injured due to […]

The Department of Health Reports Fireworks-Related Injuries Jumped to 34 The Department of Health reported that the numbers of fireworks-related injuries have already jumped to 34 as the New Year draws closer. Over the past few years, firecracker-related injuries have been one of the major health problems every New Year season. Many young children and […]

Be aware of your food intake during Christmas parties – DOH The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public to be aware of the food intake during Christmas parties this holiday season. This time of the year, parties and get-togethers between friends, families, and workmates become more frequent than usual. During these parties, one of […]

DOH Warns Public Of Coughs, Cold During Cold Season DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to stay vigilant of frequent coughs and colds during cold season or “ber” months. According to ABS-CBN, the health department elaborated that there will be a high trend in ailment cases such as coughs, colds, hiccups, […]

11% Of Mothers In Manila Refused Polio Vaccines POLIO – A large number of mothers have refused to give their children polio vaccinations according to Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire. In this previous article, we learned that the Philippine government has had trouble convincing parents to vaccinate their children. This was due to the […]

DOH: Cases Diphtheria Slightly Increases Yet No Declaration Of Outbreak DOH – The Department on Health (DOH) recently said that the number of cases of diphtheria slightly increased but there is no outbreak yet. The health department earlier said that cases of diphtheria have emerged in certain regions, including Cordillera Administrative Region. Diphtheria is an […]

DOH: Diphtheria Also Emerged In Parts Of Philippines DOH – The Department of Health recently announced that diphtheria and other infectious diseases have emerged in parts of the Philippines. According to CNN, the health department said that cases of diphtheria, an infection affecting the nose and throat, were reported in regions, including the Cordillera Administrative […]

DOH Spokesperson & Assistant Secretary Lyndon Lee Suy Dies DOH SPOKESPERSON – Department of Health Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Lyndon Lee Suy died at the age of 55. Among the popular government officials are those working in the Department of Health or more commonly called as DOH. They would usually appear on television, conferences, and […]