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.

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.

Solon proposes nursing assistants to help registered nurses

 A HOUSE leader on Thursday proposed amending the Philippine Nursing Act (Republic Act 9173) with the creation of categories for nurse practitioners and nursing assistants who can lighten the workloads of registered nurses in medical facilities.

Nursing board eligibles already skilled: PCP

NURSING GRADUATES who have yet to pass the board examination already possess the skills of a nurse and could help ease the need for them in hospitals nationwide.

DOH nod for temporary practice of foreign doctors in PH sought

A SENATOR on Tuesday urged the Department of Health (DOH) to consider allowing foreign doctors to practice locally for a limited period which will bring benefit not only with the exchange of ideas, but also on the transfer of technology.