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In accordance with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to improve access to primary and specialty healthcare for all Filipinos, the Department of Health (DOH) conducted the first National Staff Meeting (NSM) with its Central Office Bureaus, Centers for Health Development (CHD), DOH Hospitals, as well as attached agencies recently. The NSM served as […]
The Department of Health (DOH), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Australian Government, launched “The Wellness Movement,” an initiative that aims to support over 3,000 healthcare workers across the Philippines in improving their mental health and well-being. Based on the global report of the WHO in October 2022, 23% to […]
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to establish the Health Emergency Auxiliary Reinforcement Team (HEART) under the Department of Health (DOH) to augment the health workforce in times of disasters, public health emergencies, and health threats. With an overwhelming 254 votes, the lower chamber approved House Bill […]
There were 5,860 cholera cases reported from January 1 to November 26, 2022 in the country, surveillance of the DOH Epidemiology Bureau (EB) showed. Despite this, no local governments have declared an outbreak as cases remained manageable thanks to the close coordination of hospitals and the Health Department in monitoring and treating patients. “We have […]
The Department of Health (DOH) manifested its commitment to proactively uphold accountability and transparency in the country’s COVID-19 vaccine procurements during the initial public hearing held by the Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon Committee). The DOH, led by Officer-In-Charge (OIC) Maria Rosario Vergeire, likewise reiterated that it will continue […]
In line with the goal to contribute to the global goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and the annual observance of the World AIDS Day, the Department of Health (DOH) launched the 7th AIDS Medium Term Plan (AMTP) and called for equal access to services for People Living with HIV […]
The House Committee on Health chaired by Batanes Representative Ciriaco Gato Jr. approved the substitute bill to House Bills 288, 444, 975, 1565, and 5804, authorizing the Department of Health (DOH) to set and approve the bed capacity and service capability of all DOH-retained hospitals. In his opening remarks, Gato said that the measure would help […]
Some 420 residents of Manaoag, Pangasinan have availed of free services of the Department of Health (DOH)’s primary care van. Gina Gomez, one of the beneficiaries, said the van has saved her time and money. “I usually go to Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City to have my X-ray and electrocardiogram (ECG) but with […]
Naming a Cabinet official is not as easy as it looks. Aside from the ability to lead a department, the Cabinet secretary must have the trust and confidence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In the case of the Department of Health (DOH), Senator Bong Go said it is in good hands under its officer-in-charge (OIC), […]
Aiming to strengthen school health and nutrition programs, the Department of Education (DepEd), together with the Department of Health (DOH), launched healthy learning institutions in the basic education sector through a ceremony held in Quirino High School, Quezon City. Carrying the theme “Pinalakas na Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd, Pinatatag na Healthy Learning Institutions,” the ceremony […]