‘Super health center’ in Brgy. Apas to open on June 28

Shannah Rose Pardo 06/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Health center officials are urging the public to use the services of the Apas Super Family Health Center starting Friday, June 28, to help ease congestion at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). Grace…

To prevent panic, Cebu City mulls info drive on monkeypox

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In order to prevent panic and misinformation, the Cebu City Government is planning to conduct an education drive about monkeypox down to the grassroots level. City Health Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Ibones, said their…

Cebu City gears up for typhoid, dengue

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government recently launched the War Against Dengue with Mayor Michael Rama issuing an Executive Order (EO) to combat the disease, but the city is also preparing against any other diseases…

No dengue ‘outbreak’ in Cebu City yet

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Health (CHD) does not consider the current dengue situation in the city as an outbreak yet. Doctor Ilya Tac-an of the CHD said that the current spike of dengue cases…

Immunocomprised individuals urged to get 2nd booster

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Immunocompromised individuals should get a second booster shot of the COVID-19, a top Cebu City Health official said on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Doctor Jeffrey Ibones, the acting Cebu City Health Officer, said…

Cebu City eyes to vaccinate 12,000-15,000 during National Vaxx Days

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City targets 12,000 to 15,000 individuals to be vaccinated in another round of National Vaccination Days on March 10 to 12, 2022. Doctor Jeffrey Ibones, the head of the City Health Department (CHD), said…

Lack of internet connection, a challenge to vaccination – Cebu City Health

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The lack of internet connection has been challenging for the Cebu City Health Department (CHD) in the continuous vaccination program in at least 18 sites. Doctor Jeffrey Ibones, head of the CHD, said…

Cebu City Health to vaccinate 50 minors with comorbidities per day

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) will schedule at least 50 minors with comorbidities per day in its vaccination site at the Southwestern University (SWU) PHINMA. The CHD has decided to limit the…

Cebu City Health, EOC: Don’t be choosy with vaccine brand

Dyrecka Letigio 09/03/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are encouraging the public not to be choosy in the brands of vaccines that they get. Reports have reached the CHD…

Cebu City Health appeals to use J&J for residents with comorbidities

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 08/03/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) will be appealing that the Johnsons & Johnsons (J&J) vaccines be used for individuals with comorbidities. This was the hope of Doctor Jeffrey Ibones, the CHD head…

Cebu City Health Dept. reminds public: Hydrate amid heat

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) reminds the public to hydrate as temperatures rise due to the approaching summer season. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Association (PAGASA) has recorded up to…

Cebu City will need volunteer vaccinators for vaccine rollout

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will need at least 50 vaccinators when it implements its mass vaccination program this year. Cebu City Health Officer, Doctor Jeffrey Ybonez, said that the vaccinators will be assigned to the…

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