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PhilHealth has increased its coverage rate for the cost of hospitalization for severe dengue cases up to 193% . This announcement was done in light of rising dengue cases reported by the Department of Health. PhilHealth is…
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday scotched false social media posts claiming a “new pandemic” coming from China and asked Filipino netizens not to help spread misinformation and confusion. “Reliable sources currently do not support circulating…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday that it is “actively verifying” information about an alleged China health scare circulating online. This statement followed social media posts on an alleged human metapneumovirus (hMPV)…
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) logged 33 holiday road accidents, with six fatalities, as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The number of holiday road accidents brought the total to 529 or 31…
MANILA, Philippines—While many Filipinos greet the New Year with joy, some face a different reality, ending up in hospitals with severe injuries such as second- or third-degree burns, amputated limbs, or severed fingers. The use of firecrackers,…
MANILA – Lawmakers on Wednesday commended Health Secretary Ted Herbosa’s pronouncement to scrap the requirement for senior citizens to present booklets to avail of discounts on medication, calling it a significant step toward easing access to benefits for…
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday cautioned about holiday heart syndrome which may be caused by too much alcohol, stress, lack of rest, and salty foods. In a statement, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reminded…
MANILA, Philippines — A senior citizen no longer needs to show a purchase booklet to avail of the mandated discount for their medicines. This is because Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has signed DOH Administrative Order No. 2024-0017,…
MANILA –The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allocated approximately PHP454 million to the Department of Health (DOH) for the procurement of some 173 medical vehicles. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman approved the issuance of an Authority…
MANILA – The Department of Health on Tuesday encouraged the public to observe proper handwashing to prevent being infected by diseases and save lives especially in vulnerable communities. The DOH has included water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local legislators have penned resolutions requesting the health department and agency here regarding the information campaign on monkeypox (mpox). The resolutions were filed by Cebu City councilors Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa and Rey Gealon…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Government and the Department of Health (DOH) launched a Health Care Provider Network (HCPN) in the city on Friday, August 2. The launch was held at the Mandaue City Cultural…
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