The Department of Health (DOH) has provided a concerning update on the dengue fever situation in the Philippines. As of August 10, there have been 396 dengue-related deaths reported nationwide since the start of the year. Read more »
Former President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his vocal criticisms of Marcos, added fuel to the fire by challenging Marcos to undergo a hair follicle drug test. Read more »
The Philippines is on a journey to become one of the healthiest nations in Asia by 2040. However, a significant hurdle stands in its path: the shortage of healthcare workers. Dr. Adriel Pizarra, a medical officer at the Department of Health (DOH), highlighted the gravity of this issue. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday, May 27, that the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) issued Bureau Memorandum No. 2024-48. This directive mandates comprehensive screening at Points of Entry for travelers coming from regions where COVID-19 Flirt variants have been identified. Read more »
Teodoro Herbosa, secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), stated that the Philippines still has difficulty digitizing healthcare despite adjusting to the new normal of healthcare after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) presented the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) Command Center in Cebu City, the first of its Visayas hospitals to be fully equipped to respond to health emergencies and disasters. Read more »
