The Department of Health revealed that the planned nationwide smoking ban to be implemented will also cover designated smoking areas inside establishments. On Monday, the DOH said they have already submitted the draft of the Executive Order (EO) which will be signed by President Rodrigo Duterte implementing the nationwide smoking ban. In a radio interview … Read more
Alliance Of Health Workers Condemns Proposed 2017 Health Budget 2017 health budget reduced by more than 50 percent that will cripple public hospitals and patients for direct services will be significantly cut down. The P74.4 billion health budget last year was reduced to P38 billion this year, which is decreased by more than 50 percent, given … Read more
Zika Infection Newest Case Investigated by Team From DOH In Iloilo Zika infection newest case is now being investigated by a team sent by Department of Health (DOH) epidemiology division in Iloilo. DOH sent a team to a barangay in Iloilo to check the newest recorded case of Zika virus in the country. In Jaro … Read more
Zika Virus Status Update and Details In The Philippines Zika Virus status update and details in the Philippines regarding the transmitted cases and infected victims of Zika. Department of Health (DOH), Spokesperson Dr. Enrique Tayag discussed the status of the country regarding Zika Virus and should we be alert? According to Tayag. The case in … Read more
The Philippine government has warned citizens, especially OFWs, to be alert against the spread of Zika virus. After the cases of Zika virus continue to increase in some Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia, the Philippine government has called the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to take good care of self and be alert in order to … Read more
The DOH said there are no locally-transmitted Zika infections recorded in the Philippines. Even some countries, like Singapore, are now doing their best to contain the Zika virus after reports of local transmission, the Department of Health said the Philippines is still free from the virus. On Friday, DOH Secretary Dr. Paulyn Rosell-Ubial maintained that the Philippines … Read more
Free Medication Provided By Government to Prevent Kidney Failure Free medication provided by the government to prevent kidney failure according to the health expert on Thursday (August 25, 2016). The government health is providing free medication in some health centers. Physicians from National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) advised the public to take advantage of … Read more
The Department of Health, Department of Education and Philippine Heart Association, says it’s time to place Sin Tax in Junk Food Higher Tax for Junk Food aims of the Department of Health, Department of Education, and Philippine Heart Association to discourage children to consume these products. In a report it indicates that no matter how the … Read more
The incoming administration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte revealed during a meeting with his Cabinet members that one of his priority is to help the 20 million poorest Filipino families in different parts of the country. The priority of Pres. Duterte is in helping the poor families was confirmed by the incoming Department of Health Secretary … Read more
5th Zika Case Recorded In The Philippines Another Zika infection has been recorded of a Korean who recently tested positive for the infection after visiting the Philippines, according to the Department of Health (DOH). According to a report on Philstar, this is the fifth case of Zika virus that’s been recorded in the country, says … Read more