DOH hopes for zero casualty this holiday season

Futch Anthony Inso, Intern 12/12/2017

The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) is hoping for zero casualty as the police and other government agencies enforce Executive Order No. 28 that regulates and controls the use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices…

DOH monitors over 150K kids in Cebu given dengue vaccine

Futch Anthony Inso 12/04/2017

Over 150,000 children in Cebu were given the controversial dengue vaccine or the Dengvaxia; which was recently withdrawn by the Department of Health following a statement from its manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, that it could lead to “severe…

Pre-meds for HIV patients

Futch Anthony Inso, Intern 11/29/2017

PRE-EXPOSURE medicines may soon be given to those infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS, the regional Department of Health (DOH-7) office said yesterday. Dr. Van Philip Baton, coordinator of the DOH’s Re-Emerging Infectious Disease…

DOH says psychologists needed in Cebu schools

Futch Anthony Inso 10/05/2017

Schools in Cebu should hire psychologists or psychiatrists as guidance counselors to help students facing depression and other psychological issues due to bullying or family problems. “It is highly encouraged that guidance counselors are licensed psychologist, because…

DOH urges vaccine vs Japanese Encephalitis

USJ-R Intern Kristine Remolisan 09/13/2017

THE Department of Health (DOH) wants to include the Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV) in their mass vaccination program. Records from the DOH showed that since 2015 to the present, eight JEV cases were reported in Cebu. The…

DOH steps up campaign against encephalitis cases

Futch Anthony Inso 09/06/2017

EVEN with only one recorded case of Japanese encephalitis (JE), the regional Department of Health (DOH-7) office said it will intensify its campaign against the disease. Renan Cimafranca, Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (Resu) coordinator, said the…

DOH exec: Generic drugs safe, effective

Patricia Erlaine N. Luardo 09/06/2017

GENERIC AWARENESS MONTH THE celebration of Generic Awareness Month started last Friday with the aim to promote generic drugs. During the Kapihan sa PIA session yesterday, Dr. Irene Florentino Fajeñas, the Pharmaceutical Division head of the Department…

DOH complex set to be built in SRP

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/26/2017

A two-hectare complex that will house the regional office of the Department of Health (DOH-7), one warehouse and one blood center unit will be built at the South Road Properties in the next few years. Health Secretary…

DOH complex to rise at SRP

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/26/2017

A two-hectare complex that will house the regional office of the Department of Health (DOH-7) will be built at the South Road Properties (SRP). The groundbreaking for the office held earlier will also house one warehouse and…

DOH warns public vs bird flu

Inquirer.net 08/12/2017

The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public yesterday to observe proper sanitation when preparing and cooking poultry as bird flu virus infected hundreds of thousands of fowls in Pampanga. “We understand the anxiety or fear of…

DOH celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Patricia Erlaine N. Luardo 08/02/2017

Moms to gather for breastfeeding event as part of the celebration The Department of Health (DOH) has lined up activities in celebration of the National Breastfeeding Awareness Month starting last Tuesday. One of the events is the…

May sets record for highest number of HIV cases — DOH

Inquirer.net 07/25/2017

MANILA — May was a record month for reported new cases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with 1,098, the highest number recorded in a month since 1984, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. Based on…

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