DOH Reminds Public Flood Is Not Swimming Pool

Typhoon Carina

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

DOH Warns About Health Risks in Vitamin C Drip After Mariel Padilla’s Session

Vitaman C drip

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

DOH Confirms Resignation of Leachon

Leachon

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 Advises Public To Observe Health Protocols Amid Holy Week Activities In PH

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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 Urges Filipinos To Mask Up During Holy Week

DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire

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

Vergeire Says She’s Ready To Be Appointed As DOH Secretary

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DOH OIC Vergeire: “Right now, I think based from these six months or more, I am ready.” VERGEIRE – Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that she’s ready to be appointed as Health Secretary. To recall, Malacañang announced that Vergeire was appointed as DOH OIC last July 14, 2022. In an interview … Read more

TRASLACION 2023 – DOH Reminds Public To Be Responsible Devotees

Traslacion 2023

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

Vergeire Says Christmas 2022 Will Be “Totally Different”

Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire

Vergeire: “Ayaw na ho nating bumalik sa dating estado” VERGEIRE – Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that Christmas in the Philippines will be “totally different” this year. On Wednesday, she said that the Philippines may see a better Christmas this year considering the higher vaccination rate among Filipinos and more prepared … Read more