DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Health (DOH) has clarified that there is currently no confirmation regarding an alleged international health concern circulating on social media. The information has not been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) or any other credible health authority. In a written statement, the DOH emphasized that the Philippines remains active … [Read more...] about DOH says alleged international health concern still unverified, urges public to stay calm
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DOH pushes for parents support on immunization
DAVAO CITY—The Department of Health in Region 11 (DOH-11) on Thursday called on the parents to allow their children to get vaccinated in next month’s school-based immunization. DOH-11 officials admitted that many of the parents still fear getting their children immunized because of the Dengvaxia controversy in 2017. In 2017, the DOH suspended the school-based dengue … [Read more...] about DOH pushes for parents support on immunization
DOH doctor, 5 others arrested in drug bust
DAVAO CITY (March 1) --- A doctor of the Department of Health and five others, were arrested Wednesday dawn during a drug bust in a posh condominium in Mandaluyong City. In a report submitted to PDEA Director-General Aaron Aquino, the suspects were identified as licensed physician Dr. Vanjoe de Guzman, 44; Keanu Andrea Flores, 21, student; Mark Echauz, 22; Francis Gerald … [Read more...] about DOH doctor, 5 others arrested in drug bust