Tag: Department of Health
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Department of Health Steps Up to Combat Dengue Surge in Nine Philippine Regions
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced its support for nine local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines, which are grappling with a significant increase in dengue cases. These regions span across Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and the National Capital Region (NCR). In a recent radio interview, DOH spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo highlighted Quezon City…
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First Lady Spearheads Comprehensive Services Initiative in Pangasinan
In a significant outreach effort, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spearheaded the Lab for All program in Bayambang, Pangasinan, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The event, held at St. Vincent Prayer Park, saw the distribution of free medical, dental, and various government services to the local community, fulfilling a commitment made by her husband, President Marcos,…
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos Spearheads Comprehensive Services Initiative in Pangasinan
In a significant outreach effort, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos spearheaded the Lab for All program in Bayambang, Pangasinan, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The initiative, held at St. Vincent Prayer Park, aimed to fulfill President Marcos’s commitment to bringing essential services directly to the community. Over 1,500 residents benefited from the program, which offered a…
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Decrease in Flu-like and Dengue Cases Reported by DOH from January 1 to 18
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday a significant reduction in the number of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and dengue cases across the Philippines from January 1 to January 18. According to DOH Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Albert Domingo, the country saw 5,789 ILI cases during this period, marking a 54% decrease from the 12,620…
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Decrease in Influenza-Like Illnesses and Dengue Cases Reported by DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) announced a significant reduction in the number of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and dengue cases across the Philippines from January 1 to January 18. According to DOH Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Albert Domingo, the country saw 5,789 ILI cases during this period, marking a 54% decrease from the 12,620 cases reported…
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New PHP270-Million Hospital in Cadiz to Enhance Healthcare in Northern Negros
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Cadiz City Medical Center (CCMC), a new PHP270-million hospital, took place on January 20, 2025, in Negros Occidental. The event was led by Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. and Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, marking the start of construction for this vital healthcare facility in Barangay Tinampaan. The 50-bed hospital is set…
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Marcos Urges Health Secretary Herbosa to Maintain Seamless PhilHealth Operations Amid Zero Subsidy
In a recent directive, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to guarantee that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) continues to provide uninterrupted services throughout 2025, despite the absence of government subsidies for the year. This directive was issued during a Cabinet meeting held in Malacañang on Tuesday, January 14,…
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Marcos Urges Health Secretary to Maintain Seamless PhilHealth Operations Amid Zero Subsidy
In a directive issued during a Cabinet meeting at Malacañang on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) continues to provide uninterrupted services throughout the year, despite receiving no government subsidy for 2025. Herbosa, who also serves as the…
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Department of Health Refutes Claims of HIV-Tainted Blood Sugar Tests
The Department of Health (DOH) in Manila has dismissed rumors spreading on social media about a supposed medical worker conducting door-to-door blood sugar tests with needles allegedly infected with HIV. The DOH, in an advisory dated January 10 and released on Saturday, labeled the information as ‘fake’ and supported the Philippine National Police’s view that…
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Department of Health Denies Rumors of HIV-Tainted Blood Sugar Tests
The Department of Health (DOH) in Manila has refuted a viral claim suggesting that a supposed medical professional was conducting door-to-door blood sugar tests with needles allegedly contaminated with HIV. The DOH, in an advisory dated January 10 and released on Saturday, labeled the information as ‘fake’ and supported the Philippine National Police’s assertion that…
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