DOH Distribution Of Condoms For High School Students Allowed By DepEd The plan of Department of Health (DOH) to distribute free condoms for the high school students was allowed by Department of Education (DepEd). On Wednesday (December 15, 2016), the two agencies have discussed their plan on implementing a program that will reduce the increasing … Read more
‘No Firecracker Zone’ In Residential Areas, Suggested By DOH Department of Health (DOH) urges Local Government Units (LGU) to impose ‘No Firecracker Zone’ in several residential areas. The health agency postponed the executive order that will strictly prohibit the use of firecrackers nationwide this year and to implement the proposed bill next year. DOH considers … Read more
Total cases of Zika virus in the Philippines continue to rise, pushing the government to draft action plan. There are already 19 cases of Zika virus recorded in the Philippines, with two new cases reported in Luzon. On Friday, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed two new cases of Zika virus in Cavite. In a … Read more
Workers And Manufacturer Under Firecracker Industry To Assist By DOLE In Case Of Firecracker Ban Firecracker traders and manufacturer will be assisted by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in case total firecracker ban will be imposed. On Sunday (October 23, 2016), DOLE Undersecretary, Joel Maglunsod announced that they are willing to provide livelihood assistance … Read more
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