DOH Reveals Condition Now of 1st Monkeypox Case in PH

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DOH Gives Update on the Current Condition of the 1st Monkeypox Case in PH DOH – The Department of Health revealed the condition of the first monkeypox case recorded in the Philippines now. Currently, countries are on tight guards to fight the spread of monkeypox. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health … Read more

Vergeire Says She’s Open To Be Appointed As Health Secretary

DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire

Vergeire: “Let us just try to see kung ano ang kakahinatnan.” MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE — The officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Department of Health (DOH) said that she’s open to be appointed as new Health Secretary. During a press briefing last July 20, Vergeire expressed openness if ever she’ll be assigned as the next DOH chief. … Read more

DOH Prepares Hospitals amid Increasing COVID-19 Cases in PH

DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire

DOH Speaks on COVID-19 Cases in the Philippines Now DOH – The Department of Health is preparing the hospitals amid the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines. The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Malacañang previously reiterated the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte regarding the mandatory wearing of face masks in public areas. … Read more

DOH To Issue “Revised” Case Bulletin Starting March 7

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DOH will issue the “revised” case bulletin starting March 7. DOH — The Department of Health said that it will issue the “revised” case bulletin instead of the usual daily update. Nearly 2 years after the coronavirus pandemic was officially declared, the Department of Health is set to change its reporting of the COVID-19 situation … Read more

DOH Not Considering To Make Booster Shots Mandatory

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DOH: “Habang ang [vaccine] hesitancy ay bumaba, walang urgency yung pagpapabooster kasi karamihan.” DOH — The Department of Health is not considering at this time to require booster shots, particularly for people living in areas under the Alert Level 1 status. Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said during a public briefing on Saturday that the DOH … Read more

DOH on Omicron Challenge in PH: “Atin na pong nalampasan”

doh undersecretary maria rosario vergeire

DOH Speaks on Omicron Cases in the Philippines DOH – The Department of Health announced that the Philippines is already past the challenge posted by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Following the holiday season, the cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines rose and the spike urged the authorities to implement stricter measures. The whole Metro … Read more