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... Read More
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
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
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
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,... Read More
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
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
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
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
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... Read More
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
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... Read More
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
MANILA – The monthly contribution of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) members will increase by next year.In a televised public briefing Monday, PhilHealth Corporate Communications senior manager Rey Baleña said the monthly contribution would be adjusted to 4.5... Read More
MANILA – The daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases has increased by 7 percent from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday.From 7,731 per day recorded from Nov. 21 to 27, the number went up to 8,292 daily in the recent week.The latest case... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is prepared for the Covid-19 vaccination of children under five years old if it is scientifically proven to be beneficial and safe for the age group.In a media forum, DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said they are ready once a regulatory... Read More
MANILA – Most cases of aneurysm in the country are gone unreported and undocumented, a health official said Friday.“Kasi usually kapag dumating sa ospital it's already at that late stage, hindi na nakakagawa nung scanning na kailangan (Usually, the patient is brought to the hospital at... Read More
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Zambales Provincial Health Office (PHO) is stepping up efforts to curb the rising hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases.Dr. Noel Bueno, chief of the Zambales (PHO), said on Thursday they are continuously orienting municipal health officials and local... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday it supports the conduct of a special audit of loans granted by lending firms for the procurement of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid)-19 vaccines.In a media forum, DOH officer-in-charge Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire disclosed they have... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday received PHP85 million worth of HIV viral load testing cartridges from the US government in celebration of the Worlds AIDS Day.“These laboratory tests [cartridges] are further proof that the US government is committed to working... Read More
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