Hospitals on Alert as DOH Prepares for Possible El Niño Patient Surge EL NIÑO – From heat exhaustion to respiratory complications, the possible health effects of El Niño have prompted the DOH to prepare for an increase in hospital consultations. The Department of Health (DOH) is preparing hospitals for a possible increase in patients suffering … Read more
DOH Assures Filipinos as Pneumonic Plague Raises Concerns Abroad PNEUMONIC PLAGUE – With concerns growing over a possible pneumonic plague outbreak abroad, the Department of Health has clarified the current risk to the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) has assured the public that the risk of pneumonic plague spreading to the Philippines remains “very … Read more
Haze Threat Grows as DOH Shares Alternative Ways to Protect Yourself HAZE – As HAZE from forest fires in Indonesia reaches parts of Luzon and Visayas, the Department of Health has reminded the public to take precautions against polluted air. The Department of Health (DOH) has advised the public to use N95 masks to protect … Read more
Experts Issue Leptospirosis Warning Even People Without Wounds Are at Risk LEPTOSPIROSIS – A health warning is gaining attention as experts reveal that leptospirosis can still enter the body even without visible cuts or wounds. An infectious disease expert has warned the public about the continuing risk of leptospirosis, particularly among people who wade through … Read more
Alarming Rise in HIV Cases Raises Concern Across the Philippines HIV – New data from the Department of Health shows that HIV continues to spread across the country, with thousands of Filipinos testing positive in just the first three months of the year. The number of Filipinos testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continued … Read more
Health Alert Issued After Nine Die From Leptospirosis in QC LEPTOSPIROSIS – A growing number of leptospirosis infections in Quezon City has resulted in nine deaths, prompting renewed warnings against exposure to floodwaters. The number of deaths linked to leptospirosis in Quezon City has climbed to nine, according to data released by the Quezon City … Read more
DOH Assures Stable Medicine Prices Despite Energy Crisis Fears DOH – Amid growing concerns over a global energy crisis, the Department of Health (DOH) has stepped in to calm fears about rising medicine costs. The Department of Health has assured the public that medicine prices in the country will remain stable despite concerns over a … Read more
DOH Logs Alarming Surge in Mental Health Calls During Holidays MENTAL HEALTH – While the holidays are often seen as a time of joy and celebration, new data from the Department of Health reveals a more troubling reality for many Filipinos. The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a significant number of calls to its … Read more
2 Children Lost Their Fingers Due to Firecrackers Days Before New Year The Health Department reported that two children lost their fingers due to firecrackers accidents even before the New Year celebrations began. The Facebook page Department of Health (Philippines) reported that two kids have lost their fingers due to firecrackers. The post quickly circulated online and garnered various reactions from the netizens. According … Read more
Netizens shared their experience calling the National Center for Mental Health hotline Here are some of the netizens’ complaints about what they encountered when they called the National Center for Mental Health hotline. The NCMH was formed as the Special Research Training Center and Hospital under the Department of Health on January 30, 1987. It … Read more