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Department of Health news — public health policy, hospitals, outbreaks, and national health programs.
53,000 DOH workers back Herbosa reforms
More than 53,000 Department of Health employees, through the National DOH Employees Association, have declared full support for Health Secretary Teodoro…
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CCC backs DOH project on health sector emissions
The Climate Change Commission backs the DOH’s PH-SINAG project to track and cut greenhouse gas emissions in the Philippine health sector, creating the first…
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DOH says COVID-19 emergency lockdown fake
The Department of Health (DOH) clarifies there is no emergency lockdown in the Philippines for the COVID-19 “Cicada variant.” The public is urged to verify…
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DOH tallies 150% rise in road accidents during Holy Week break
The Department of Health reports a 150% rise in road crash injuries during the Holy Week break, with over 1,000 cases recorded nationwide. Learn which regions…
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Health group files graft complaints vs Herbosa, 16 others
A health workers’ group has filed fresh graft and corruption complaints against Health Secretary Ted Herbosa and 16 other officials over the alleged misuse of…
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DOH says no public hospital price hike to come from fuel hikes
The Department of Health assures the public there will be no increase in service charges at government hospitals despite rising fuel prices and looming hikes…
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DOH pushes healthy aging, longer lives at Clark summit
Join the DOH's Wellness and Healthy Aging: Longevity Summit at Clark, focusing on enhancing local health systems and expanding PhilHealth benefits to promote…
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DOH warns vaping is not safer than smoking
The Department of Health reiterated its stance against vaping this Saturday amid discussions on raising the excise tax on tobacco this past week at the House…
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DOH says no penalties for parents who refuse to vaccinate children
The Department of Health (DOH) has clarified that it is not considering penalties for parents who choose not to vaccinate their children, stressing that its…
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Zero-balance billing eyed for PhilHealth direct contributors
The Department of Health is considering the implementation of zero-balance billing for PhilHealth direct contributors, with hospitals to set aside special…
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Group opposes Domingo's appointment at DoH
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Subic General Hospital set for 2026 completion, eyed as Level 3 facility
Rep. Jefferson Khonghun and DOH officials inspected the under-construction Subic General Hospital, a planned Level 3 facility set for completion in November…
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Palace rebuts Magalong criticism of DOH, guarantee letters
Malacañang spokesperson Claire Castro responded to Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong’s criticism of the DOH and guarantee letters, defending Health Secretary Ted…
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P1B allocated to four specialty hospitals in 2026 budget
Four government specialty hospitals will each receive an additional P1 billion under the 2026 national budget to expand the Zero Balance Billing program and…
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