Zika Virus Status Update and Details In The Philippines

Zika Virus Status Update

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

ZIKA ALERT: DFA Warns OFWs Against Zika Virus Transmission

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

DOH: Philippines Is Still Locally-Transmitted Zika Virus Free

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

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

Higher Tax For Junk Food Pushed

Higher Tax For Junk Food Pushed

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

5th Zika Case Confirmed In The Philippines

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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

Are DOH Deworming Medicine Issued to Public Schools Expired?

A recent controversy involving the DOH deworming medicines is circulating online. There are questions from netizens, whether the deworming medicines issued to various public schools in the country are expired. The controversy started when Grade School students in three provinces of Zamboanga Peninsula suffer from vomiting, stomach ache, and dizziness. The Department of Health through … Read more

Katy Perry’s Roar is DOH Campaign Jingle for New Year 2014 (Video)

The Department of Health will be using the latest hit single “Roar” by Katy Perry as their campaign jingle for the year 2014. This is part of the DOH’s campaign against the use of firecrackers. Watch the video report from GMA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBh2bdobA48 DOH (–foul word(s) removed–)istant Secretary Eric Tayag revealed during an interview with GMA … Read more