SBG: Strengthen El NiÑo preps
Senator Bong Go urges the DOH, local governments and healthcare facilities to prepare for seasonal illnesses and health risks as amihan begins and El Niño…
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DOH LGU seasonal illness preparations
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on DOH LGU seasonal illness preparations.
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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DoH rolls out flu vaccines as seasonal cases rise
The Department of Health reports an 8% increase in influenza-like illnesses in the Philippines and will launch a nationwide flu vaccination drive through…
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Samar hospitals seek DOH aid over overcrowding
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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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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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DoH says plague risk remains 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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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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