Department of Health (DOH) – Technical Advisory Group member Dr. Edsel Salvaña, an infetious disease expert,…
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DOH employs ‘active surveillance’ to detect other Covid-19 subvariants
The Department of Health (DOH) now employs “active surveillance” system to detect other Omicron subvariants and…
DOH: No isolation exemption for Covid-19 patients on May 9
The Department of Health (DOH) has reiterated that Covid-19 will not be allowed to go outside…
DOH: 4th national vaccination hits 97% of target
The Department of Health’s (DOH) fourth edition of its national vaccination drive, Bayanihan Bakunahan, has reached 97% its…
Health expert: Early menopausal women at risk of non-fatal cardiovascular disease
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) said women who undergo premature or early menopause have increased risk…
Booster shot safe even for seniors, immune-compromised
Philippine Medical Association president Dr. Benito Atienza urged fully vaccinated individuals to receive their booster shots…
IATF: Vax ‘immunity wall’ deters Covid surge
Philippines is now able to keep its Covid-19 cases at low risk due to the strong…
DOH intensifies strategy vs Deltacron variant
The Department of Health (DOH) continues to strengthen its prevent-detect-isolate-treat-reintegrate (PDITR) strategies amid the warning on…
WHO: Pandemic triggers 25% rise in global anxiety
The global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25% in the first year…