Tag: DOH-7

  • Cebu Residents Encouraged to Prioritize Health After Sinulog Festival

    Following the vibrant Sinulog festival in Cebu, the Department of Health in Central Visayas has called on residents to take care of their health post-celebration. The festival, which ended without significant medical emergencies, saw thousands of devotees and participants engaging in the festivities. Dr. Jaime Bernadas, the regional director of DOH-7, emphasized the importance of…

  • Central Visayas Sees 93 Fireworks Injuries Over Holiday Period

    In Central Visayas, the Department of Health (DOH-7) reported a total of 93 injuries related to fireworks from December 21, 2024, to January 2, 2025. The data, released on Thursday, showed that 19 of these incidents occurred following New Year’s celebrations, gathered from 34 hospitals in the region, which included two sentinel and 32 non-sentinel…