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The Philippines received the distinct honor of being the President-nominee of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) to be held in Geneva, Switzerland in May 2025. This came to be at the 75th Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Western Pacific as announced by the WPRO Regional Director Saia […]
The Department of Health (DOH) Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) has resolved four complaints of “Palit Ulo” that allegedly occurred in a private hospital in Valenzuela City. “The DOH will not tolerate and shall act on any administrative violations by our healthcare institutions,” Health Secretary Ted Herbosa stressed. The DOH Metro Manila Center […]
The Department of Health (DOH) continues to urge the public to remain vigilant and proactive in preventing rabies transmission. The DOH observed a consistent number of rabies cases in the country, showing a 20% decrease with 12 cases reported from August 18 to 31, 2024, compared to the 15 cases from August 4 to 17, […]
The Department of Health (DOH) urges the public to intensify measures to kill mosquitoes as it observes a continued increase in Dengue cases. Cases are on an uptrend, showing a 25% increase from August 4 to August 17, 2024 with 36,335 cases reported, compared to the 29,021 reported from July 21 to August 3, 2024. […]
Secretary of Health and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board Chair Ted Herbosa, following guidance from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., presided over a decision of the PhilHealth Board of Directors to increase the Corporation’s package rate for Hemodialysis again, from the recently implemented P4,000 per session to P6,350. Herbosa earlier convened the Benefits Committee (Bencom) […]
The Department of Health (DOH) has listed a total of 102,216 cases of Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILIs) in the country from January 1 to August 24, 2024. This is 18% lower than the 125,153 cases reported during the same period last year. However, there has been an increase in cases over the last 3-4 weeks, consistent […]
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa and Acting City Health Officer Dr. Ramona Asuncion DG. Abarquez of Quezon City, together with Department of Health (DOH) and Quezon City health officials and staff visited two establishments recently to discuss mpox prevention as part of preparedness and response measures. Gruppo Barbero Manila and New York Spa along Timog Avenue […]
With the heavy rain and flooding brought about by Tropical Storm Enteng, the Department of Health (DOH) issued a public health advisory against Leptospirosis. “Madumi ang tubig baha. Iwasan hanggat kaya. Hugasan ang katawan ng tubig at sabon pagkaahon,” warned Secretary Ted Herbosa. “Basta napalusong, kahit walang sugat o nararamdaman, kumonsulta agad sa doctor.” “Anuman ang […]
The Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Ted Herbosa, and SM Supermalls led by President Steven Tan, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, marking the launch of Wellness Centers across selected SM malls. This partnership aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and promote wellness through strategically located […]
In celebration of the National Hospital Week pursuant to Proclamation No. 181, s. 1993, the Department of Health (DOH) – through the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC), National Children’s Hospital (NCH), and all its hospitals nationwide – dedicates a week-long celebration from August 6 to 12, 2024 to honor and celebrate the pivotal […]