About 945,595 children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao have been vaccinated against measles as of April 16. The Department of Health (DOH) said the vaccination is part of the non-selective Measles Outbreak Response Immunization (MORI) being implemented in the area. DOH data from Jan. 1 to April 6, 2024 have shown that there were 1,627 cases of … [Read more...] about Over 945K children in BARMM jabbed against measles – DOH
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DOH Secretary Herbosa visits JMCFI College of Medicine in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – The Jose Maria College of Medicine (JMCM) in Davao City welcomed the Secretary of Health, Dr. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, during his recent visit to the Davao Region on Friday, June 16. The visit highlighted the government's commitment to healthcare excellence and the significance of JMCM as a prominent medical institution within a robust universal health care … [Read more...] about DOH Secretary Herbosa visits JMCFI College of Medicine in Davao City
DOH to drugstores: Give discount on diabetes, hypertension meds
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Tuesday called on drugstores and pharmaceutical companies to sell diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension medications at a discounted price. This, after the Department of Finance announced that such medicines will be exempted from value-added tax starting Jan. 1, 2019. This in line with the implementation of Section … [Read more...] about DOH to drugstores: Give discount on diabetes, hypertension meds
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EVERY day, as many as 32 people are diagnosed with HIV-AIDS and yet, not enough is being done to address the epidemic. Worse, a majority of these new infection affects those 25 to 39 years old, considered to be the most productive years. The Department of Health (DOH) said the Philippines had one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics in the world with 57,134 cases recorded … [Read more...] about Imperatives
DOH cautions parents on use of e-cigarettes, vapes among minors
DAVAO CITY (November 5) — The Department of Health (DOH) has cautioned parents and guardians against the use of e-cigarettes and vapes especially among minors. On its advisory, the Health department stressed, "These devices are not toys and they contain concomitant health and safety hazards which may lure teenagers to pick up the habit of smoking." Last October 30, a … [Read more...] about DOH cautions parents on use of e-cigarettes, vapes among minors
