Flu-like illnesses jump 31% in two weeks, DOH reports
The Department of Health (DOH) reports a 31% surge in influenza-like illnesses nationwide, with over 15,000 cases recorded in October. Preventive measures and…
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DOH, DepEd tap digital maps to boost HPV vaccination
Discover how DOH and DepEd are leveraging digital maps and geospatial tools to enhance HPV vaccination coverage for girls aged 9 to 14, aiming to prevent…
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DOH: Child stunting rate drops to 21.1% in 2025
The Department of Health reports a drop in child stunting among Filipino children aged two and below, from 22.5% in 2023 to 21.1% in 2025. DOH Secretary Edwin…
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Only 42 leptospirosis beds left in NCR DOH hospitals
DOH hospitals in Metro Manila have only 41 to 42 beds available for leptospirosis patients as health authorities prepare for more cases following recent…
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Floods raise leptospirosis risk; DOH puts hospitals on alert
Health Secretary Edwin Mercado inspected San Lazaro Hospital as the DOH prepared hospitals, medicines and diagnostic tests for a possible leptospirosis surge…
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DOH orders leptospirosis fast lanes in public hospitals
The Department of Health has ordered leptospirosis fast lanes in public hospitals and adequate doxycycline supplies as heavy rains and flooding hit Metro…
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DOH chief orders faster rollout of nutrition, breastfeeding programs under ‘Pasyente Muna’
DOH Secretary Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. orders a faster rollout of nutrition and breastfeeding programs under the “Pasyente Muna” (Patient First) agenda,…
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DOH chief denies casino gambling allegations
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DOH forms council of former health chiefs to speed up UHC implementation
The Department of Health has formed a council of former health secretaries to fast-track the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act, strengthen health…
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SONA: Marcos touts zero-balance billing, expanded healthcare benefits
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth SONA highlights expanded healthcare access in the Philippines, with zero-balance billing in DOH hospitals, wider…
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Baguio named DOH Healthy Workplace Champion
Discover how Baguio City earned the Department of Health’s Healthy Workplace Champion recognition, the only LGU in the Cordillera to receive the award, as…
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Ted Herbosa resigns as health chief; Pujalte named acting DOH secretary
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa has resigned due to medical reasons, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointing Dr. Jose ‘Brix’ Pujalte Jr. as acting DOH…
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DOH begins rollout of newly arrived HIV medicines
The Department of Health has begun rolling out newly arrived HIV antiretroviral medicines, with 455,188 bottles of the first-line Lamivudine + Tenofovir +…
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DOH warns of leptospirosis risk as Typhoon Inday brings heavy rains
The Department of Health warns of rising leptospirosis cases as Typhoon Inday brings heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. Learn why wading through…
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DOH raises Code White Alert as Super Typhoon Inday enters PAR
The Department of Health has raised a Code White Alert as Super Typhoon Inday (Bavi) enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, putting hospitals and health…
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DOH expands Cancer Assistance Fund access sites to 36 nationwide
The Department of Health has expanded Cancer Assistance Fund access sites to 36 hospitals nationwide, giving more Filipinos free or subsidized cancer…
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