DOH orders boosts in antibiotics to fight pertussis
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Thursday said he has ordered increased hospital stocks of antibiotics to treat pertussis as cases of the respiratory disease rise.
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Leptospirosis cases rising – DOH
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday sounded the alarm over the rising number of leptospirosis cases in the country.
FDA approval on dengue vax, collaboration for zero death urged
MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Philippines Medicine Association (PMA) emphasized the possible increase of dengue cases in the following months, highlighted by climate change as it urged the public to get immunized.
Search for Filipino sailor killed in sea attack begins
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday said that a search was underway for the Filipino seafarer killed in the Houthi rebel's attack on the international vessel MV Tutor.
21 rescued seamen get warm welcome at House
TINGOG Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre, chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs, led other government officials on Monday in welcoming the 21 seafarers who were rescued from the MV Tutor, which was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
DOH warns public of top 3 rainy season illnesses
TUBAO, La Union, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa advised the public here on Friday to prepare for and prevent the spread of dengue, cholera and leptospirosis because these are the three top illnesses during the rainy season.
Be vigilant against dengue, DOH says
THE Department of Health (DoH) has warned the public not to be complacent about dengue even with the flattening of the case curve following the onset of the rainy season.
Press Release - Bong Go cites more investments in health facilities as he lauds Sta. Catalina Super Health Center groundbreaking in Negros Oriental
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go's health advocacy remains as he supported the successful groundbreaking of the Super Health Center in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, on Monday, June 3.
DOH issues health reminders after Kanlaon eruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday advised residents near Mount Kanlaon to wear masks or cover their nose and mouth with a wet cloth following the volcano’s eruption.