Department Of Health (DOH) Told Senators, No Confirmed Deaths Mainly Caused By Dengvaxia DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently said the senators on Tuesday that there were no confirmed deaths that are mainly caused by Dengvaxia. Previously, a doctors’ group made a statement regarding the PAO’s public campaign against Dengvaxia, which made people … Read more
Department Of Health (DOH) Warns Pharmacies On Not Giving 12% Tax Exemption On Medicine For Diabetes, Hypertension DOH- The Department of Health (DOH) reminds the pharmacies to give the VAT exemption on medicine for diabetes and two more in accordance to TRAIN Law. According to DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III, pharmacies who will not comply … Read more
Executive Order No. 28 (E.O. 28) Played Its Part On Reducing Incidents Related To Firecrackers EXECUTIVE ORDER – The Department of Health credit the Executive Order No. 28 signed by Duterte in 2017 to the reduction of firecracker incidents. The Department of Health (DOH) recorded only 139 firecracker-related injuries nationwide, which was 80% lower than … Read more
Doctors’ Group Tells Public Attorney’s Office To Stop Spreading False And Unproven Claims Against Controversial Dengvaxia Vaccine DENGVAXIA – The Doctors for Truth and Welfare calls out on the Public Attorney’s Office and tells them to stop spreading unproven Dengvaxia claims. The one-year ban on Dengvaxia vaccine will end this month but according to the … Read more
Department Of Health Says Dengvaxia Ban Will Soon End But Cannot Be Used Right Away DENGVAXIA – The ban on Dengvaxia, which took one year, will end this month yet according to DOH, the vaccine may not be used right away afterwards. The anti-dengue program was launched during the time of former president Benigno Aquino … Read more
Philippines Will Now Host Third ASEAN Regional Collaborative Drill On Disaster Management ASEAN – The third host for the ASEAN Collaboration Drill project is the Philippines in line with the preparation of a massive earthquake in Manila. The Department of Health (DOH) noted that it is vital for the Philippines to improve its collaboration with other ASEAN … Read more
Department Of Health Aims To Eradicate Malaria In The Philippines In The Year 2030 MALARIA – The Department of Health (DOH) is set to eliminate malaria from the Philippines in 2030 amidst the five provinces at risk to the said disease. DOH national malaria coordinator Raffy Deray said that the number of cases has significantly … Read more
DOH Gives Precautionary Measures On Leptospirosis The Department of Health (DOH) gives information about the symptoms and how to prevent leptospirosis. This rainy season, massive floods and various types of diseases are very common in the country especially for those wading in floodwater. Leptospirosis, a viral infection that can get from the urine of animals … Read more
DOH Warns Public About Leptospirosis LEPTOSPIROSIS – The Department of Health is warning the public about the Leptospirosis. Most especially during the rainy season, there are cases of Leptospirosis in the different hospitals around the Philippines. Based on a report, the DOH has recently declared an outbreak in certain areas in the country. Undeniably, there are areas that … Read more
The Department of Health Warns Public Against Heat Stroke HEAT STROKE- Amidst the summer season, the heat index in the Philippines continues to rise to scorching points prompting the Department of Health (DOH) to warn the public and give tips on the necessary precautions against heat stroke. Based on a report from ABS-CBN News citing Bandila‘s report, … Read more