May 23, 2025

Tag: DOH-5

  • Health Department Sends 14 Doctors to Underserved Bicol Villages

    In a move to bolster healthcare in remote areas, the Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has dispatched 14 medical professionals to various rural health units across the region. The initiative, part of the ongoing Doctors to the Barrio program, aims to enhance medical services in isolated communities. A ceremony held on February 17, 2025,…

    Written by

    Danilo Alvarado

  • Health Department Sends 14 Doctors to Serve Remote Bicol Communities

    In a significant move to enhance healthcare in rural areas, the Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has dispatched 14 doctors to various remote locations across the region. This initiative falls under the Doctors to the Barrio (DTTB) program, aimed at improving medical services in underserved areas. The deployment was marked by a ceremony attended…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Bicol Region Hosts Summit to Boost Oral Health Awareness

    LEGAZPI CITY – In an effort to enhance oral health care, the Department of Health in the Bicol region (DOH-5) and the Sorsogon Provincial Health Office (PHO) organized a summit this week. The event was part of the National Oral Health Month celebrations and aimed at promoting better oral health services across the region. DOH-5…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • Bicol Region Sees 24% Surge in Fireworks Injuries During Holiday Season

    The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) announced on January 6, 2025, a significant rise in fireworks-related injuries during the recent holiday festivities, with a total of 61 cases reported. This marks a 24% increase from the 49 cases recorded in the previous year. The data was collected across the six provinces of Bicol and…

    Written by

    Homer Pangilinan