”Let's DOH It Again! in both house on World Universal Health Care Day”

FOR THE first time in Philippine history, two health reform champions unite in the upcoming 2025 elections to guarantee that quality healthcare services reach the poorest Filipino families, ensuring access to health services for all.

Dengue cases spike in C. Visayas despite dry spell

CEBU CITY – Central Visayas reported an increase in dengue cases even during high temperatures, with almost 7,000 incidents recorded in the first semester of 2024, a health official said recently.

Center for Disease Control pushed after FLiRT variant detection

SENATOR SHERWIN Gatchalian pushed anew for the creation of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Department of Health (DOH) following the detection of KP.2, one of the two so-called FLiRT variants of Covid-19, in the country.

DOH assures ample funds for emerging Covid variants, updated vaccines

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) on Wednesday assured lawmakers that there are ample funds to prepare for the emerging Covid-19 variants, including the procurement of updated vaccine doses to protect vulnerable Filipinos.

PH remains low risk for Covid-19 amid new variants

THE PHILIPPINES remains at low risk for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) amid reports of new variants monitored abroad, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday.

DBM OKs P8-B indigents' medical aid, health emergency allowance

THE DEPARTMENT of Management (DBM) has approved the release of some PHP8.005 billion to cover cash requirements of the Department of Health (DOH) for the implementation of its key health programs, including the medical assistance to indigents and health emergency allowance of health and non-health workers.

US earmarks P4M to boost PH women, children protection efforts

THE UNITED States government is providing PHP4 million in funding and technical support to boost the country's reporting and training on women and children protection, the US Embassy in Manila said Thursday.

Hontiveros renews call for stiffer penalties vs. hospital detention

SENATOR RISA Hontiveros on Thursday called anew for the immediate passage of a bill increasing punishment for hospital detention, following reports of patients being barred from leaving a Valenzuela City hospital over unpaid medical expenses.

More aggressive health insurance system for elderlies pushed

THE CHAIRPERSON of the House Ways and Means Committee is eyeing a more aggressive seniors health insurance system, using around PHP40 billion in excess funds based on the Department of Health's (DOH) absorptive capacity as a potential financing source.

DOH reports 49 pertussis deaths, assures continuous monitoring

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) continues to monitor cases of pertussis or whooping cough in the Philippines, as it logged a total of 49 deaths since the beginning of this year.

1.3M children in BARMM to get vax amid surge of measles cases

OVER 1.3 million children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will benefit from a free immunization drive from April 1 to 12 amid the surge in measles cases.

DOH to procure at least 800K vaccine doses to fight pertussis

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) is procuring at least 800,000 vaccine doses to prevent the further spread of pertussis.

DOH: HIV cases may reach 500K by 2030

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY virus (HIV) cases in the country would reach at least 500,000 over the next six years, with men comprising most of the patients, the Department of Health (DOH) said Saturday.

DOH urges vaccination vs. measles, pertussis as cases rise

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to take part in its immunization campaign against vaccine-preventable diseases as cases of measles and pertussis are on the rise.

PhilHealth approves higher capitation rate for Konsulta packages

THE BOARD of directors of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has approved an increase in the capitation rate of its Konsulta package.

State-of-the-art gov't hospital soon to rise in Puerto Princesa

TOP OFFICIALS of the Department of Health (DOH) met with provincial and city health officials on Wednesday to iron out the details of a new medical facility that will soon rise in Barangay Irawan here.

More indigent patients to benefit from increased DOH budget

MORE INDIGENT patients will benefit from the significant increase in the 2024 budget of the Department of Health (DOH).

Aggressive watch, info drive vs. infectious Nipah virus urged

HOUSE DEPUTY Majority Leader Janette Garin on Monday urged for immediate collaboration between the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) for aggressive surveillance and information campaign about the Nipah virus to prevent Filipinos from being infected.

Senate OKs bills to boost salt industry, learners' mental health

SENATORS UNANIMOUSLY approved on Monday Senate Bill Nos. (SBN) 2243 or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act, and 2200 or the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act.

Specialty hospitals 2024 budget similar to their proposals: DBM

THE PROPOSED 2024 budget for the four specialty hospitals operated by the Department of Health (DOH) was “similar” to their proposed funding, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Friday.