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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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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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 mourns death of senior official
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45 families face demolition for DOH hospital expansion
At least 45 indigent families in Tacloban City face displacement for the expansion of the Eastern Visayas Medical Center, prompting calls for relocation…
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PhilHealth, DOH roll out nationwide YAKAP services for ‘Handog ng Pangulo’ on Sept 14
PhilHealth and DOH are bringing primary healthcare services to schools and workplaces nationwide on 14 September 2026 for President Marcos’s Handog ng Pangulo…
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Go urges DOH to fill over 9,000 vacancies
Sen. Bong Go urged the DOH to fill more than 9,000 vacant positions and provide stable employment to retain Filipino health workers.
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Dengue cases down 39% from 2025, DOH says
Dengue cases in the Philippines have dropped 39% in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Department of Health. Learn what’s behind the…
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Go backs DoH budget, pushes strong PhilHealth
Senator Bong Go backs the proposed 2027 DoH budget and calls for increased PhilHealth funding to expand healthcare benefits and reduce patients’ out-of-pocket…
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