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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DoH pilots school-based YAKAP healthcare program
The Department of Health launched the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program at Philippine Science High School, providing primary healthcare services to 1,440 students and…
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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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DoH tracks 21K new dengue cases
The Department of Health reported an 8 percent increase in dengue cases in late August, with 21,122 new infections recorded in a two-week period, although…
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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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DOH reports rise in dengue cases
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DoH raises Code White alert over Queenie
The Department of Health raised a Code White alert as severe tropical storm Queenie approaches typhoon strength, with emergency teams and hospitals on standby.
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DOH to meet private hospitals over MAIFIP refusals
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DOH raises ‘code blue’ over Bicol as dengue cases continue to rise
NAGA CITY – Due to the rising number of dengue cases all over Bicol, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) has declared a “code…
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Mercado urged to hold DOH execs liable over expired medicines
Health reform advocate Anthony Leachon urges Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to hold officials accountable over the alleged wastage of P217 million worth of…
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DOH mourns death of senior official
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