DOH intervenes as patient surge overwhelms two Samar hospitals
Samar hospitals face severe overcrowding as patient numbers double their capacity. Health Secretary Edwin Mercado steps in with emergency measures to address…
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DOH warns public against Mayon ashfall
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DOH flags 14 areas amid rise in dengue cases
The Department of Health flags 14 areas across 10 regions amid a nationwide rise in dengue cases, with over 22,000 infections reported in the latest two-week…
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Leptospirosis infections decline, but annual tally rises
Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines see a 60% drop in late September, but the annual tally rises by 46% compared to last year. Learn about the latest…
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DOH places NCR under Code White Alert during Undas
The Department of Health (DOH) places Metro Manila under Code White Alert from October 31 to November 2 to ensure healthcare facilities and emergency teams are…
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DOH warns of scammers impersonating health chief
The Department of Health (DOH) alerts the public about scammers impersonating Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to solicit money and conduct unauthorized…
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Samar hospitals seek DOH aid over overcrowding
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Dengue cases down from 2025 levels — DOH
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Leptospirosis cases drop 55% in late September — DOH
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CoA questions P226-million worth of expired DOH medicine, supplies
The Commission on Audit (CoA) flags the Department of Health (DOH) for P226.16 million worth of expired medicine and supplies due to poor planning and…
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Dengue cases continue to decline — DOH
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DOH reports 46% drop in leptospirosis cases
The DOH reported a 46% decline in leptospirosis cases over two weeks, but total infections reached 13,158 as of 7 October, up 48% from 2025.
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DOH says risk of plague reaching Philippines remains very low
The Department of Health said the risk of plague reaching the Philippines remains very low following the reported death of a Russian laboratory technician from…
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School-based YAKAP pilot launches at Pisay
The Department of Health launches the YAKAP pilot program at Philippine Science High School, offering comprehensive health screenings and specialist referrals…
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DOH targets 95% child vaccination rate
The Department of Health aims to vaccinate 95% of Filipino children to achieve herd immunity against preventable diseases. With only 66% vaccinated so far,…
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DOH Ilocos trains responders for mass casualty incidents
Enhance emergency response skills with DOH Ilocos' Mass Casualty Management Training, empowering responders across the region for coordinated disaster…
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Leptospirosis cases dip slightly, but 2026 total still up 46%
Leptospirosis cases in the Philippines dipped slightly in late August to early September 2026, but total infections remain 46% higher than in 2025. Learn how…
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