DOH notes decline in pertussis, measles-rubella cases nationwide

MANILA (PIA) — The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant decline in pertussis and measles-rubella…

Parents urged to have kids vaccinated amidst pertusis outbreak

House of Representatives Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin has urged parents to have their children properly vaccinated as cases of pertussis in…

DOH: Vaccination initiatives to focus on most vulnerable sectors

The Department of Health (DOH) focuses its vaccination initiatives on the country’s most vulnerable sectors to protect them from…

FDA: Beware of false endorsements of health products

MANILA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday warned the public over false endorsements of…

DOH expects more doses vs. Pertussis, vaccine preventable ailments

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting the arrival of additional doses of vaccines against…

Dr. Solante: Seniors more prone to heat stroke; more water intake advised

Senior citizens are advised to increase their water intake especially as the rising temperature brought about…

Bicol health caravan targets 13K beneficiaries this year

LEGAZPI CITY – The “Tarabangan Caravan” of Ako Bicol (AKB) Party-List slated this year which will offer a series of…

Undue hike in early teen pregnancies alarms authorities

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) has called for heightened vigilance against adolescent pregnancies noted in its monitor records for young…

PhilHealth to adjust benefit package rates in 2024

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to adjust the rates of most of its…

DOH on ‘Code White’ alert until Jan. 4

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the Code White alert for the entire health…