DOH Urges Parents To Have Their Kids Vaccinated Against Polio DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged parents to vaccinate their children in order to fight against poliovirus. According to Inquirer, Philippines is now in danger of being polio-free for 19 years because fewer children are getting vaccinated. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said … Read more
Department Of Health Declares National Dengue Alert DENGUE ALERT – The Department of Health (DOH) recently declared a nationwide dengue alert in lieu of the rapid increase of reported dengue cases. DOH previously warned the public on July 1 to take precautionary measures on possible diseases in the rainy season such as dengue and leptospirosis, … Read more
Ret. General Ricardo Morales Vows ‘Cleanup’ As New President, CEO Of PhilHealth RICARDO MORALES – Retired military General Ricardo Morales vowed to clean-up the image of PhilHealth. Lots of Filipino rely on government-owned health insurance or PhilHealth. It’s not every time that people have enough money in their pocket to pay all their hospital bills. … Read more
Ex-Military General To Take The Role Of PhilHealth, Says Duque PHILHEALTH- Retired military general named Ricardo Morales is said to fill in the top spot of PhilHealth, says DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III. This is in response to the ongoing issue in the said firm for the failure to spot false claims as well as … Read more
PAGASA Declares Start of Dry Season Today March 22 PAGASA – The state weather bureau PAGASA officially declare the start of dry season in the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is a government agency. It’s job is to ensure the safety and economic security of all the Filipino people … Read more
DOH Cautions Public Against Heatstroke in These Heat Season DOH – The Department of Health warned the public against heatstroke in these hot and humid season. The heat season is here so the DOH advised all the Filipino people to be vigilant of the signs of heat exhaustion. This could cause from minor to a … Read more
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
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
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