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PH HEALTH FACILITY DEV’T PLAN GETS PALACE OK

The Palace has officially adopted the Department of Health (DOH)’s Philippine Health Facility Development Plan (PHFDP) 2020-2040. Endorsed to the Office of the President on May 25, 2023, the adoption became official through Memorandum Circular No. 26 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. “The PHFDP aims at transforming Filipino lives through an integrated healthcare system […]

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SONA 2023 HIGHLIGHTS DOH PROGRAMS

The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its appreciation to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., for including in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) the programs and milestones of the Department that are anchored on the promises of Universal Health Care (UHC). “We are grateful for the guidance and support of President Marcos to the Department […]

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DOH, CHED INK PACT ON HIRING, TRAINING OF NURSES

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teddy Herbosa and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera III signed a Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Implementing Guidelines for the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program in Parañaque City.  The ceremony was also attended by representatives of various higher education institutions (HEIs), hospital groups, and the […]

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BONG GO TO DOH: BOOST DRIVE AGAINST LEPTOSPIROSIS

Senator Bong Go expressed his concern about the proliferation of leptospirosis and other waterborne diseases, especially during the typhoon season. “I urge the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify their campaign program, lalo na ngayong nandirito na rin po ang rainy season,” Go said in a recent interview after aiding indigent residents in San Miguel, Bulacan. […]

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DOH MULTI-SPECIALTY HOSPITAL TO OPEN IN CLARK

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently led the briefing and site inspection of the Clark Multi-Specialty Medical Center (CMSMC) in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. The state-of-the-art medical facility is a result of collaboration of the Department of Health (DOH), the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), Pampanga Local Government Units […]

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HERBOSA LEADS HIV PROGRAM RELAUNCH IN REGION 3

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teddy Herbosa led the Ceremonial Signing of the Pledge of Commitment and the Relaunching of the HIV Control Program in DOH Hospitals in Region 3 “Healthy Pilipinas: Bawat Buhay Mahalaga!” at the Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) Auditorium in Balanga City. Herbosa, along with FICT Undersecretary Enrique Tayag, […]

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DOH RECOGNIZES TRADITIONAL, ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

The Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC), an attached agency of the Department of Health (DOH), and the governing body for Traditional & Complementary Medicine (T&CM) in the Philippines conducted its Gold, Silver, and Bronze Seal of Excellence awarding at the SEDA Vertis North, Quezon City. “The PITAHC’s efforts are a part […]

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DOH LAUNCHES ‘LUSOG ISIP’ ANTI-DRUG ABUSE APP

The Department of Health (DOH), through the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Health Secretary Teddy Herbosa, recently launched the Lusog Isip mobile application at the Ateneo de Manila in observance of the 2023 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. To help persons who use drugs, the DOH implemented programs such as […]

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DOH BARES PLAN FOR NURSING SHORTAGE IN HOSPITALS

Department of Health Secretary Teddy Herbosa recently led a Meet and Greet press conference with health reporters at the DOH Central Office with Dr. Carl Balita, Chairman at CEB Group of Companies, and President and CEO of Carl Balita Review Center.  Herbosa underscored his proposal to augment the number of nurses through allowing nurses who […]

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FRONTLINERS, SENIORS TO GET BIVALENT COVID-19 VAX

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Health (DOH) officially launched bivalent COVID-19 vaccines at the Philippine Heart Center (PHC), Quezon City.  Through the leadership of Marcos and DOH Secretary Teddy Herbosa, the kick-off event served as a ceremonial vaccination of healthcare workers and senior citizens – A1 and […]