Health Secretary Francisco Duque III Hits PAO Over Statement Ruining Filipino’s Trust Towards DOH Health Secretary Francisco Duque III hits Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta over the claims destroying the public trust in DOH. Duque lambasted Acosta for making claims affecting the trust of the public towards the Department of Health (DOH). Acosta accused … Read more
A Patient from Valenzuela Tests Negative for Meningococcemia Infection VALENZUELA PATIENT – The patient who is a possible suspect for meningococcemia tested negative said Valenzuela hospital. The rare infection meningococcemia was caused by the bacteria called Neisseria meningitides. A person could get this disease from an infected person by coughing or kissing. If a person … Read more
DOH Gives Update on Number of Injury Cases Caused by Firecracker Since Start of December 2018 FIRECRACKER – The Department of Health (DOH) gave an update on the number of injury cases caused by firecrackers since December 2018 started. Undeniably, the use of firecrackers every December has become a part of the Filipino tradition. Many … Read more
DOH Announces That Hospitals Are Not Allowed To Ask Deposits From Patients During Emergency The Department of Health (DOH) said that public hospitals are now prohibited to require deposits from the patients during an emergency. Over the past few years, less-fortunate patients are complaining are complaining regarding public hospitals requiring them to deposit cash first … 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
Worth P8.1 Billion Public Barangay Health Station Project Scam Revealed The alleged irregularities on the P8.1 billion public barangay health station project of DOH nationwide has been finally revealed. The Department of Health (DOH) allegedly committed irregularities in implementing the construction of about 5,700 barangay health stations in public schools nationwide. The 8.1 billion contract for the … Read more
DOH Investigating Sleeping ER Staff Of Rizal Medical Center On Viral Post The Department of Health (DOH) and the Rizal Medical Center is now investigating the sleeping staff of the hospital’s emergency room on viral post. Last week, the video footage showing the sleeping staff of the emergency department of Rizal Medical Center goes viral … 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
French Drugmaker Sanofi Pasteur Agreed To DOH To Pay Refund For Unused Dengvaxia Vaccines The French drugmaker Sanofi Pasteur has already agreed to the Department of Health (DOH) to pay a refund for unused Dengvaxia. Last year, the anti-dengue vaccine “Dengvaxia” has been the center of health scare in the Philippines after Sanofi Pasteur has … Read more
Parents Of Children Vaccinated With Dengvaxia Together With Gabriela Members To file Charges Against Aquino & Others Gabriela members and the parents of the children vaccinated with Dengvaxia have filed charges against Noynoy Aquino and others. Previously, the anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia has been the headlines of several local news outlets and social media pages after the … Read more