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A Palace official has assured that the welfare of the Filipino people remains the main priority of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. made the assurance in reaction to the statement of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) criticizing President Aquino for joining the campaign sorties of Liberal Party (LP) candidates instead of attending to the problems in the country such as the drought brought about by the El Nino weather phenomenon. “Sa […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Health gladly welcomes the recommendation of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts or SAGE of the World Health Organization regarding the dengue vaccination being conducted in the Philippines by the DOH. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health advised candidates and their supporters to have a break or rest period during their campaign in order to avoid heat stroke. The DOH added that the hours between 10 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon should be avoided due to the high amount of ultraviolet radiation. Said department also added that the candidates and their supporters should also regularly consume water. (Eagle News Service Described by […]
STA. Rosa City, Laguna — Sumailalim sa isang dengue immunization ang halos dalawandaang estudyante ng Southville 4 Elemementary School sa Sta.Rosa City, Laguna. Pinangunahan ito ng mga kawani ng Department of Education, City Health Officers at barangay health workers ng Southville 4. Ang nasabing nationwide program ng Department of Health ay naglalayong mapababa ang porsyento ng mga batang namamatay dahil sa dengue fever. Tatlong beses na ibibigay ang libreng bakuna. Ang pangalawang bakuna ay ibibigay […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health is open to the proposal of using different dengue vaccines in the future. Although the DOH will use a single brand in its free vaccine program for the next 20 months, said department welcomes the development of other brands. According to the World Health Organization, five more dengue vaccines are under development. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
MANILA, Philippines — The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed and ensured its support on the Department of Health’s (DOH’s) mass dengue vaccination program which will start on Monday (April 4, 2016). The WHO said that they will be providing technical assistance when the department begins the program. (Eagle News Service)
CEBU, Philippines — Ayon sa analysis, 70 micro-grams per cubic meter ang alikabok sa haze na mas mataas sa normal na 50 micro-grams per cubic meter. Hindi pa ma-tukoy ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources ang sanhi nito, subalit hini-hinalang mula sa mga sunog sa probinsya. Nag-labas na rin ng advisory ang Department of Health kung paano mag-iingat sa epekto ng haze sa kalusugan.
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health will start its dengue vaccination program on April 4 despite questions in the medical community regarding said vaccines safety and effectiveness. According to Health Secretary Janet Garin, the World Health Organization guaranteed that said vaccine passed stringent tests. The DOH is aiming for the vaccination of 1.4 Grade IV students in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Calabarzon. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
The Department of Health (DOH) has warned against the possible increase in the number of measles cases, aside from skin problems, during the summer months. The dry season or summer in the country starts in March. According to DOH Secretary Janette L. Garin, while the agency has conducted some form of supplemental immunization program, there is a possibility of cases of measles that maybe experienced by some people in certain areas. She said that because […]
ILOILO CITY, March 24 (PIA) — With the summer officially here, the Department of Health (DOH) on alerted the public against six common diseases and conditions during the hottest time of the year. “This year, the Holy Week signals the start of summer vacation activities, thus, we are urging the public to keep themselves healthy and fit in the midst of their busy schedules,” said the DOH in a media release. According to the DOH, […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health is now ready to implement its vaccination program to counter dengue. 1.3 million elementary students from NCR, Central Luzon and MiMiMaRoPa will be the first beneficiaries of said vaccination program. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health will conduct an orientation meeting for medical societies to be led by Health Secretary Janet Garin. The DOH expects that health workers and medical practitioners will attend the same. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/3vPV0MdcEk8
