DOH SECRETARY -Department of Health OIC Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire spoke regarding the top post in the health department. Currently, the top position in the Department of Health (DOH) remains vacant. There were recent appointments that occupy the other positions under it but President Bongbong Marcos has yet to appoint someone to be the DOH … Read more
DOH Confirm Typhoon Karding Damage Health Care Facilities in Luzon Typhoon Karding left the PAR but “partially damage’ 21 health care facilities in Philippines the Department of Health said Tuesday. The Department of Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that, roofs of medical facilities were torn off because of the strong wind that the typhoon … Read more
DOH Warns as Covid-19 Cases may Reach 9,000 as Face to face Classes Resume Face to face classes resume may trigger COVID-19 and cases may probably reach 9,000 by the end of September, DOH warned on Friday. The estimates are based on the DOH’s most recent projections, according to officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire, who noted … Read more
Malacañang Speaks on DOH Leadership under Marcos Administration MALACAÑANG – The Palace revealed the pick of Pres. Bongbong Marcos as Officer-in-Charge of the Department of Health (DOH). A new administration assumed office last June 30, 2022. President Bongbong Marcos has appointed the personalities whom he chose to head the different agencies and departments under the … Read more
DOH Speaks on Measure in Metro Manila DOH – The Department of Health confirmed the possibility of placing Metro Manila under Alert Level 2 if the COVID cases continue to increase. The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is not over as long as there are cases anywhere in the country as to the World Health … Read more
DOH Cites Surge in COVID-19 Cases among Children DOH – The Department of Health confirmed the rise in the COVID-19 cases among children who are below five (5) years old. The Philippines is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic for more than two (2) years now. The pandemic has hit several countries across the globe and cost … Read more
Vergeire Says DOH Will Not Ban Use Of Antibody Tests For COVID-19 DOH – Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said they won’t ban the use of rapid antibody tests (RATs) for COVID-19. Following a previous article, Health Professions Alliance against COVID-19 Dr. Antonio Dans said the rapid antibody tests (RATs) are not … Read more