Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Gives Message on Blood Donor’s Month SARA DUTERTE – This National Blood Donor’s Month, the Vice President called on the Filipinos to help save lives by donating blood. The month of July is not only a National Disaster Resilience Month but also a National Blood Donor’s Month. While Vice Pres. Duterte … Read more
DOH Releases Warning About Alleged Global Health Issue DOH – The Department of Health has issued a public advisory addressing social media posts about a supposed international health concern. Currently, there is no reliable evidence supporting these claims, and neither the World Health Organization (WHO) nor the country allegedly involved has confirmed such reports. The … Read more
DOH Representative Shouted At GMA News Reporter After Interviewing Pia Wurtzbach PIA WURTZBACH – A GMA News reporter was shouted at by a DOH representative after interviewing the Miss Universe 2015. A GMA News reporter had an unpleasant experience at a Department of Health (DOH)-sponsored World AIDS Day event in Pasig City on December 1, … Read more
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
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 on Undas 2023: “I am advising parents and caregivers not to bring small children to cemeteries” UNDAS 2023 – The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public not to bring their small children to cemeteries during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, in a statement on Monday, warned … Read more
Leachon resigns as DOH special adviser DR. TONY LEACHON – The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the resignation of the special adviser of the agency, acknowledging his decision to prioritize his family. The DOH expressed its openness to any well-intentioned offers of assistance as they continue working together towards Universal Health Care (UHC). Leachon … 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: “Mag-mask po tayo kapag maraming tao sa isang lugar para tayo ay protektado pa rin” DOH – As the Catholic faithful observe Holy Week this year, the Department of Health urged Filipinos to mask up in crowded places. In a press briefing, DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that many Filipinos chose to go … Read more