Health Department Warns Batangas Residents After Arsenic Found in Groundwaters

Health Department

Batangas Residents Advised by Health Department to Take Precautionary Measures After Groundwaters Test Positive for Arsenic The Health Department has warned the residents of nine areas in Batangas after the groundwater tests positive for arsenic. The Department of Health (DOH) has advised the residents in a city and eight towns in Batangas to take precautionary … Read more

DOH Claims Face-to-Face Classes “Healthier” for Students

Face-to-Face Classes

Face-to-Face Classes “Healthier” for Students, Health Department Says The Department of Health (DOH) is claiming that the face-to-face classes are way “Healthier” for the Filipino students. The Health Department released a statement describing personal classes as way healthier compared to distance learning. The agency also reminded the parents, guardians, and students that face-to-face learning has … Read more

DOH Records 14 Cases of Fireworks-Related Injuries Ahead of New Year

Fireworks-Related Injuries

DOH Reports 14 Cases of Fireworks-Related Injuries Recorded Prior to New Year’s Celebration The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded at least 14 cases of fireworks-related injuries ahead of New Year celebration. On Thursday (December 31, 2020), DOH –National Capital Region director Corazon Flores reported that around 13 individuals have been injured due to firecrackers and … Read more

DOH Warns Public Against Dengue & Leptospirosis This Rainy Season

Rainy Season

Health Department Raise Public Awareness Regarding Dengue & Leptospirosis During This Rainy Season The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public regarding the common diseases during this rainy season such as dengue and leptospirosis. On Monday (July 1, 2019), Health Secretary Francisco Duque III warned the public to take precautionary measures against the possible diseases … Read more

DOH Conducts Probe on Fake Rabies Vaccines Circulating in PH Markets

Fake Rabies Vaccines

Fake Rabies Vaccines Circulating in Markets Nationwide Under DOH Investigation The Department of Health (DOH) is currently investigating the fake rabies vaccines circulating in different markets nationwide. Previously, the reports regarding the fake rabies vaccines spreading in various markets has been one of the most controversial topics in the country. Last week, new about the … Read more

Hospitals Prohibited To Ask Deposits From Patients During Emergency

Deposits

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 Declares Lepto Outbreak In These Following Areas

Lepto Outbreak

Lepto Outbreak Declared By DOH In These Following Areas The Department of Health (DOH) has declared a Lepto outbreak or leptospirosis outbreak in different areas in Metro Manila. The health department is now closely monitoring the ‘leptospirosis’ cases in the Philippines affecting the health of the Filipino people. Over the past few weeks, about 1, … Read more