Tag: public health Philippines

DOH Reports Decline in Rabies Cases Early 2025

The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a significant decrease in rabies cases early 2025, recording 211 cases nationwide...

Dengue Cases Drop Nationwide: DOH Warns Against Complacency

Significant Dengue Cases Drop Nationwide in July 2025 The Department of Health (DOH) announced a 32.83-percent decrease in dengue cases...

House Speaker Urges Use of Digivacc Application

House Speaker Promotes Digivacc Application House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez has called on Filipino families to...

Lawyer Randy Escolango Named Undersecretary of Health

Lawyer Randy Escolango Named Undersecretary of Health President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Randy Escolango as undersecretary of the...

Guimaras Tuberculosis-Free Island Plan Sparks Hope

Guimaras Tuberculosis-Free Island Initiative Launched Guimaras is on track to become the Philippines’ first tuberculosis-free island, health officials revealed. This...

DOH Launches DigiVacc for Improved Child Immunization Data

DOH Launches DigiVacc to Improve Child Immunization Data MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is stepping up efforts...

More Bucas Centers Boost Healthcare Access Nationwide

Expanding Bucas Centers to Serve More FilipinosThe Marcos administration is set to build more Bucas centers across the Philippines...

Senator Urges Swift Action on Growing Rabies Problem

Senator Calls for Swift Action on Rabies Problem MANILA, Philippines – Senator Mark Villar is calling for urgent and thorough...

Doctors Use Ordinary Prescriptions for Dangerous Drugs

MANILA, Philippines — Doctors with special licenses can now use ordinary prescriptions for dangerous drugs, easing patient access amid...

Health Officials Warn on Toxic Chemicals in Tobacco and Vape

Health Risks of Tobacco and Vape Products The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a strong warning about the dangers...