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The Department of Health (DOH), represented by OIC-Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Dr. Gloria Balboa and the DOH Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB), recently led the conduct of the 2023 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRM-H) Learning and Development Summit held in Olongapo City, Zambales. The activity has been attended by the Disaster […]
The Department of Health (DOH) officially began welcoming 7,200 more healthcare workers into the “The Wellness Movement” with the successful program launch held at UP College of Medicine, Manila. The Wellness Movement, co-designed by DOH’s implementing partner AHA! Behavioral Design®, is a pioneering initiative tailored to promote the well-being of medical frontliners across the country. […]
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teddy Herbosa recently joined the groundbreaking ceremony of another Super Health Center at Maypajo, Caloocan City. “The President’s marching order is to make sure there are health services for every Filipino by establishing a super health center where 80–90% of diseases may be attended to,” Herbosa stressed. The establishment of Super […]
The Department of Health (DOH) met with the French Embassy to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the two countries geared towards providing integrated healthcare to all Filipinos. The meeting was led by DOH Secretary Teddy Herbosa and other health officials such as DOH Chief-of-Staff Undersecretary Dr. Gloria Balboa, and Undersecretary Dr. Lilibeth David. On the […]
The Department of Health (DOH) manifested its commitment to poverty reduction in the country during a crucial dialogue with other national government agencies (NGAs). The Post State of the Nation Address (SONA)- Poverty Reduction discussion cluster revolved around the need to strengthen whole-of-government approaches to poverty reduction. During the dialogue, the participating agencies- the Department […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]