Health and Lifestyle
NCR Covid-19 positivity rate down to 5%
January 12, 2023, 4:59 pm
MANILA – The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the National Capital Region (NCR) further decreased to 5 percent as of Jan. 10. The region’s positivity rate a week ago, on Jan. 3, was 7.9 percent. "The last time the… Read More
Health app announces diabetes screening package
January 11, 2023, 6:06 pm
MANILA – Health app KonsultaMD announced Wednesday the availability of a package tailored for persons with diabetes and those who may be at risk of this condition. “We recognize the difficulties many people experience in finding the right tools to address their health problems. So we are… Read More
P100-M new community hospital soon to rise in Bulacan town
January 10, 2023, 6:47 pm
BUSTOS, Bulacan – A PHP100-million community hospital that will soon rise along the Plaridel Bypass Road in this town is expected to boost the delivery of health care services to residents of the province. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday led by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong"… Read More
DOH sees hike in Covid cases by Feb. 15 if health rules ignored
January 10, 2023, 5:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections may increase in February, but it would not reach over 1,000 cases per day. “If ever minimum public health standards will decline, tapos tuloy-tuloy ang pasok ng variants na (and… Read More
Nazareno devotees told to self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms
January 10, 2023, 4:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reminded the attendees to the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene to monitor themselves for any symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). “Kung saka-sakali lamang po makaramdam ng parang tinatrangkaso, sinisipon, inuubo,… Read More
Typhoid fever cases in Negros Oriental up by 143% in 2022
January 5, 2023, 6:11 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Typhoid fever cases in Negros Oriental rose by 143 percent last year compared to the figures logged in the previous year, a health official said on Thursday. The cases from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022 totaled 440 with five deaths while in 2021, there were only 181 infections with no… Read More
NegOr logs 2.2K dengue cases with 11 deaths in 2022
January 4, 2023, 7:24 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The number of dengue cases in Negros Oriental was pegged at 2,232 with 11 deaths in 2022, a health official said on Wednesday. Assistant Provincial Health Officer Dr. Liland Estacion said in a press briefing this is 178 percent higher than the figures of the previous year. In… Read More
DOH reports 277 fireworks-related injuries as of Jan. 4
January 4, 2023, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday 15 additional injuries related to fireworks, bringing the overall tally to 277 as of Jan. 4. “These were 49 percent higher compared to the 186 cases during the same period (last year),” the DOH said in its latest case bulletin. Of… Read More
Few Covid-19 patients admitted in hospitals over holidays: DOH
January 3, 2023, 4:19 pm
MANILA – Hospitals nationwide admitted only a few patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) over the holiday season, a health official said Tuesday. In a radio interview, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Eric Tayag said the hospitals are not overwhelmed with coronavirus… Read More
Renovated hospital to strengthen Pampanga’s healthcare system
December 27, 2022, 7:18 pm
GUAGUA, Pampanga – Residents in this province and nearby areas can expect enhanced medical and health services following the inauguration of the newly renovated main building of the Diosdado P. Macapagal Hospital (DPMMH) here on Tuesday. Governor Dennis Pineda, Vice Governor Lilia Pineda and… Read More
Daily average of new Covid-19 cases down by 25%
December 26, 2022, 5:15 pm
MANILA – The daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases has decreased by 25 percent from Dec. 19 to 25, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. From 1,082 per day recorded from Dec. 12 to 18, the number went down to 813 daily in the recent week. The latest case bulletin… Read More
NCR Covid-19 positivity rate down to 11.5%
December 26, 2022, 2:45 pm
MANILA – The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the National Capital Region (NCR) further decreased to 11.5 percent as of Dec. 24. The region’s positivity rate a week ago, on Dec. 17, was 13.9 percent. "In Luzon, significant… Read More
DOH logs 15 new fireworks-related cases
December 26, 2022, 2:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported 15 more injuries related to fireworks, bringing the overall tally to 20 as of Dec. 21 to 26. In its latest case bulletin, the agency noted that the regions of Central Visayas and Soccsksargen logged the most number of cases with three… Read More
NCR Covid positivity rate dips to 13.9% as of Dec. 17
December 19, 2022, 9:26 am
MANILA – The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the National Capital Region (NCR) decreased to 13.9 percent as of Dec. 17. OCTA Research Group fellow Dr. Guido David on Monday said the figure is a 0.5-point decrease from 14.4… Read More
NCR Covid positivity rate down to 14.3% as of Dec. 14: OCTA
December 16, 2022, 4:42 pm
MANILA – The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the National Capital Region slightly decreased to 14.3 percent as of Dec. 14. On Friday, OCTA Research Group fellow Dr. Guido David noted that NCR's positivity rate as of Dec. 11… Read More
DOH, China, UNDP partner to improve PH medical waste management
December 16, 2022, 4:31 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health has joined forces with China and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to improve the country's response to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the areas of medical waste management. In a statement Friday, DOH officer-in-charge Undersecretary Maria… Read More
WHO hopes Covid will no longer be global health emergency in 2023
December 15, 2022, 3:27 pm
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said it is hopeful that Covid-19 will no longer a global health emergency at some point next year. In a news conference in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the past year had been another challenging one for the… Read More
Unvaccinated inbound travelers to show negative antigen result
December 14, 2022, 4:47 pm
MANILA – Travelers who are not fully vaccinated or have failed to verify their vaccination status must present a certified negative antigen test result when entering the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. In a Viber message to reporters, the DOH said the antigen test… Read More
Vax cards issued by LGUs may be used for overseas travel: DOH
December 13, 2022, 5:55 pm
MANILA – Filipinos going abroad who have yet to be issued a vaccination certificate (vax cert) may use the vaccination cards from their local governments, a health official said Tuesday. “Iyon pong vax cert natin, it is required, yes, but right now we’re accepting even the vaccination card… Read More
Hold Christmas parties outdoors, open spaces: DOH
December 13, 2022, 3:58 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday advised the public to hold their Christmas parties outdoors or in open spaces to prevent possible transmission of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and other flu-like illnesses. DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire also encouraged… Read More
