Don't bring kids to cemeteries – DoH
THE Department of Health (DoH) on Monday urged the public not to bring small children to cemeteries to keep them from getting injuries and catching diseases.
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DOH reminds sick voters to wear masks
EVEN sans the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday urged sick voters, especially those with symptoms of respiratory ailments, to wear their face masks when casting their ballots for today’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
Kris Aquino, Boy Abunda meet up in 'heartwarming reunion'
MANILA, Philippines — Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda finally saw each other since the former went to the United States to seek treatment for her auto-immune diseases.
Breast cancer insurance, free screening launched for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MANILA, Philippines — Cancer affects thousands of Filipino households, making it one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines.
Press Release - Bong Go reminds Filipinos to prioritize health and observe proper hygiene as typhoid cases surge in the Philippines
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has urged Filipinos to be more vigilant and prioritize their health by observing proper hygiene in the wake of an alarming increase in typhoid cases across the country. According to the Department of Health (DOH), at least 17,531 cases of typhoid have been recorded this year.
Press Release - Bong Go's Malasakit Center provides life-saving surgery for Sulu teacher
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go lauded how the Malasakit Center stood as a pillar of support as it paved the way for life-saving heart surgery for 29-year-old Mohammad Abdelrashid Juhuri, a devoted teacher from Maimbung, Sulu.
Press Release - Villar, Cynthia: Opening remarks during the public hearing on the proliferation of the unauthorized sale of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the market while the same is still
1.The continuing spread of African swine fever (ASF) is a matter of concern for the pig industry on a global scale, as well as national scale in the Philippines. Except for the National Capital Region, no region is left unaffected by the ASF. Since 2019 when it was first discovered in a pig farm in Rizal, the lack of vaccine or effective treatment has made the control of the disease very challenging. The use of non-compliant and poor-quality vaccines will not confer any protection against ASF and may add to the risks of spreading other acute or chronic disease.
COVID cases dropping
AFTER previously seeing an uptick, the average number of daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines is slowly dropping, according to the Department of Health (DOH).