DOH: Results of COVID-19 test kits from local suppliers cannot be deemed ‘official’

Rosalie Abatayo 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — None of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test kits from local suppliers are approved by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Jaime Bernadas, regional director of the Department of Health in Central…

Cebu City asks DTI, DOH to monitor prices of medical supplies

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Lawmakers here are requesting the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) and the Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) to continue closely monitoring prices of medical equipment and supplies.  Councilor Dave…

DOH-7: Confirmatory tests on Wuhan coronavirus should also be done in Cebu

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/30/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) is hoping that confirmatory tests for the 2019-novel coronavirus or Wuhan coronavirus can be done in Cebu.  Doctor Shelbay Blanco of the DOH-7 said confirmatory…

Did haze cause female college student’s demise in Cebu?

Futch Anthony Inso, Rosalie Abatayo 09/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines ⁠—The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) is not confirming reports that a female college student from Cebu did indeed die because of the haze that blanketed Metro Cebu in the past days.…

DOH-7 sets public hearing to craft IRR of Universal Health Care Law

Futch Anthony Inso 07/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines―The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) will hold a public hearing from July 10 to 11 to craft the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Universal Health Care Law.  Assistant Heakth Secretary…

DOH-7 joins call for justice for slain doctor

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/06/2017

More than a hundred employees of the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) wore black armbands yesterday to protest the killing Dr. Dreyfuss Perlas. DOH-7 Director Dr. Jaime Bernadas said they joined the nationwide call for…

Island in Daanbantayan declares diarrhea outbreak

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 02/23/2017

THE Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has declared a diarrhea outbreak on Carnaza Island in Daanbantayan town, northern Cebu since last Monday after several people fell ill allegedly due to contaminated water. Dr. Rennan Cimafranca,…

Health officials assure fiesta-goers: Don’t worry

Dominic D. Yasay, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/13/2017

AS the shutdown of cell sites began to take effect today, medical groups in Cebu assured that emergency services would not be affected with the disruption of mobile communication beginning at 3 a.m. today, three hours before…

Be safe, be healthy on holidays, DOH says

Izobelle T. Pulgo 12/14/2016

FILIPINOS should not compromise on their health and safety when it comes to celebrating the Christmas season, the regional office of the Department of Health (DOH-7) said yesterday. Dr. Shelbay Blanco of DOH-7 said they asked the…

DOH: Keep water safe for fire victims

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/07/2016

A medical officer from the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) reminded the Cebu City government and barangay officials to help ensure that water supply at the evacuation centers is free from contamination to prevent the…

Davide urged to declare dengue outbreak in Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 10/07/2016

With nearly 15,000 dengue cases in Cebu province from Jan. 1 to Sept. 24 this year, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) is asking Gov. Hilario Davide III to declare a dengue outbreak in the province. Davide said…

CV dengue cases up by 156%; public urged to clean homes

Izobelle T. Pulgo 09/18/2016

The health department in Central Visayas is calling again for residents in the region to continue to intensify their clean-up drive as the number of dengue cases dramatically increased by 156 percent. Dr. Jonathan Neil Erasmo of…

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