MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 1,194 cases of leptospirosis from Jan. 1 to Sept. 2 this year, 37.7 percent higher than the 867 reported in the same…
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Metro Manila hospitals on red alert for Day of Protest
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) has put all public hospitals in Metro Manila on Code Red Alert on Thursday, Sept. 21, in anticipation of demonstrations during the National Day…
Public urged to intensify efforts vs. mosquitoes
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday called on the public to intensify their efforts to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, such as Dengue, Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis (JE), especially…
DOH to include eggs in diet of children in evac centers
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) is planning to incorporate eggs in the diet of children staying in evacuation centers for families displaced by the armed conflict in Marawi…
P4.6M proposed for drug detox program in Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY -— The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte and the Department of Health have proposed a more than Php 4.6-million fund for the detoxification program of former drug dependents…
48 individuals found positive with HIV for April 2017 due to paid sex
MANILA –The Department of Health (DOH)said Wednesday that 48 people acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) after engaging in transactional sex or paid sex, according to their “People who engage in…
DOH gives tips to avoid suffocation during fire
MANILA — In case of fire, drop and crawl under the smoke toward an open exit door. This was the advice given by Dr. Gloria Balboa, director of the Department…
Smoking ban in PHL also covers foreigners
DAGUPAN CITY –The smoking ban as provided for in an executive order signed by President Rodrigo Duterte covers not only Filipinos but also foreigners staying in the country. Francisco de…
300 infected with HIV in Cagayan de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – About 300 persons in this trading hub of Northern Mindanao have been diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a health official said. Joey Retuya, an…
DOH reports 32 deaths, 1,507 dengue cases in Eastern Visayas
PALO LEYTE — Dengue fever has already killed eight people and afflicted at least 1,507 others here as of last week, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Monday. DOH…
DOH: Drink plenty of water to beat the summer heat, learn first aid for heatstroke
MANILA — As temperatures rise to feverish levels, the Department of Health (DOH) has called on the public to hydrate themselves regularly to guard against heatstroke and dehydration. “Dahil mainit…
DOH has been preparing for the “Big One”, says chief
MANILA — Amid the series of earthquakes that has rocked various parts of the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said it has been preparing its response to the feared…
QC ‘Buntis’ Congress promotes benefits of expanded maternity leave bill
MANILA — The Quezon City Health Department, Department of Health (DOH), Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros and Barangay Commonwealth held the “Buntis” Congress Monday to inform pregnant women, their husbands…
844 new HIV cases reported in January 2017
MANILA — Some 844 new HIV-positive cases were reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) last January, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. “This is…
Resolution opposing condom distribution in schools referred to Dagupan council
DAGUPAN CITY — A resolution of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Ifugao expressing vehement objection to a program of the Department of Health (DOH), particularly the distribution of free condoms in…
DepEd won’t distribute condoms in schools – Sec. Briones
BATAC City — Education Secretary Leonor M. Briones had strongly assailed the plan of the Department of Health (DOH) to allow teachers to distribute condoms to elementary and high school…
Health dept reports 57 Zika cases as of Feb. 2
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday a total of 57 Zika cases have been reported in the country from January last year until last February 2. It…
Health dept warns against tetanus from firecracker-related wounds
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday called on those who were injured by firecrackers to get tetanus shots immediately. “All firecracker wounds are tetanus-prone. This means that…
4 stray bullet incidents; 15-year-old girl is latest victim — DOH
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday said another stray bullet incident marred the New Year’s Eve revelries anew after a 15-year-old female student was struck by a…