Tag: Department of Health
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Over 164,000 Students in Ilocos Region Vaccinated Against Measles, Rubella, and Tetanus
In a significant health initiative, over 164,000 students across the Ilocos Region have been vaccinated against measles-rubella, tetanus-diphtheria, and human papillomavirus as part of the ‘Bakuna Eskwela’ school-based immunization program. The campaign, which ran from October to November, targeted students in Grades 1, 4, and 7, aiming to protect them from preventable diseases. Dr. Rheuel…
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Over 1.1 Million First Graders Vaccinated Against Measles and Rubella in School Program
In a significant public health initiative, the Department of Health (DOH) announced that 1,110,698 first-grade students have received vaccinations against measles and rubella as part of the School-Based Immunization Program (SBIP). The announcement was made during a media forum by Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, who highlighted that this number constitutes 67.63% of the targeted…
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Department of Health Honors 448 Partners at Eastern Visayas Health Summit
In a significant event held at the Summit Hotel in Tacloban City, the Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas celebrated the contributions of 448 health program partners on December 11, 2024. The recognition ceremony, part of the annual health summit, highlighted the crucial role these partners played in reaching health milestones across the region.…
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Philippine Health Department Addresses Challenges with Unused Covid-19 Vaccines
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has responded to a recent audit report by the Commission on Audit (COA) concerning the expiration and underutilization of Covid-19 vaccines stored in their facilities. The DOH highlighted the unique challenges faced during the emergency rollout of the vaccination program, which lacked the extensive planning…
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Gamay, Northern Samar Achieves Zero Open Defecation Milestone
In a significant stride towards better public health, the municipality of Gamay in Northern Samar has been officially recognized as a Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) area by the Department of Health (DOH). This certification came after a thorough verification process conducted by the DOH’s regional office, as confirmed by Maria Aurora Dubongco, the officer-in-charge of…
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