LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Swiping “right” should be a New Year’s resolution for Filipinos engaged in online dating, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded, as risks to personal safety and sexually transmitted infections continue to rise. The…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Anxiety and depression are among the top concerns noted through the national mental health crisis hotline during Christmas week, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) hotline…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A total of 263 road crash injuries, including two motorcycle-related deaths, were reported during the Christmas season, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday. These cases were recorded from 10 sentinel hospitals…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The number of people injured by fireworks has climbed to 28, most of whom are 19 years old and below, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday. The data came from 62…
MANILA, Philippines – Two individuals died from acute complications of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) monitored across 10 pilot sites of the Department of Health (DOH) as of 4:59 a.m. on Dec. 24. In its latest surveillance report released Wednesday,…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded parents to protect their children from fireworks-related injuries as Filipinos prepare to celebrate Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. During a press briefing on Monday, Health Secretary…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As holiday travel and celebrations peak, the Department of Health (DOH) has called for motorists to avoid alcohol and ensure adequate rest before getting behind the wheel. This, after holiday road crashes nationwide…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As families prepare for noche buena and media noche, the Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to choose healthier meals and avoid serving ultra-processed foods during holiday gatherings. According to DOH officials,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the holidays approaching, the Department of Health (DOH) highlighted the common factors that can cause temporary feelings of sadness and anxiety during the festive season. According to health experts, these “holiday blues”…
MANILA, Philippines — A group of “concerned citizens” has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to dismiss Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. Their call stems from alleged anomalies now lodged as cases before the Office of the Ombudsman. At…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As the holiday season nears, the Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to take extra precautions against firecracker injuries and road crashes, which are expected to surge this month. Dr. Shelbay…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday raised a code white alert ahead of the expected landfall of Tropical Depression Wilma and to ensure immediate emergency response in affected areas. A code white alert…
