Amid Flood due to Typhoon Carina, DOH Posts Reminders for Public DOH – The Department of Health is reminding the public that flood is not a swimming pool amid the expected rise in leptospirosis cases. Typhoon Carina brought heavy rains and strong winds in the Philippines which added to the strength of the southwest monsoon … Read more
Pertussis Claims Life of Infant in Negros Occidental PERTUSSIS – Health officials announced the passing of a one-month-old baby boy from a locality in Negros Occidental who had been diagnosed with pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Pertussis, a highly contagious bacterial infection, induces severe and uncontrollable bouts of coughing, often accompanied by a distinctive … Read more
After Mariel Padilla’s Session, DOH Warns About Health Risks in Vitamin C Drip DOH – The Department of Health has issued a warning about potential health risks associated with Vitamin C drip sessions following Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla’s procedure. Mariel stirred discussions online after having a “gluta-drip” session at the office of her husband, Senator Robin Padilla, … Read more
Can Broken Heart Be Fatal? BROKEN HEART – Can the consequences of a broken heart result in death? Here is the Department of Health’s perspective. “Heartbreak” is a term often used to describe intense emotional pain or distress that arises from the experience of a deep emotional loss or disappointment, particularly in relationships. It is … Read more
DOH: “We must continue upholding shared responsibility to protect everyone” DOH – The Department of Health advised the public to observe health protocols amidst Holy Week activities in the Philippines. The health department recorded 350 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the nationwide tally of COVID-19 cases in the country to 4,083,275. In a statement, … Read more
DOH on Traslacion 2023: “We remind everyone to be responsible devotees” TRASLACION 2023 – The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to be responsible devotees and to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene in a safe manner. The DOH has issued an advisory reminding the public to be responsible devotees as regular festivities … Read more
Eric Tayag was appointed as DOH Undersecretary ERIC TAYAG – Dr. Eric Tayag was appointed as the undersecretary of the Department of Health (DOH). This was confirmed by Tayag through a text message to the Manila Bulletin on Tuesday, November 15. Tayag, a former Assistant Health Secretary who is known for promoting DOH programs through … Read more
COVID-19 PANDEMIC PHILIPPINES – A health expert, Dr. Rontgene Solante, stressed that the pandemic is not yet over in the country. The mandatory wearing of face masks in the Philippines has been lifted in both indoor and outdoor areas. However, Dr. Solante reminds that the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines is not yet over. Based … Read more
DOH: “The local governments have that prerogative of imposing this kind of mandates, for example sa mask” DOH — The Department of Health said that local government units (LGUs) may still implement the mandatory wearing of face masks in their respective areas under certain circumstances. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a press briefing … Read more
DOH Speaks on Making Face Mask Rule Voluntary Indoors DOH – The Department of Health revealed the scientific projections if the mandatory wearing of face mask rule indoors will be lifted. The Philippines and countries across the globe remain in the midst of a fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) … Read more