The number of people injured by firecrackers has reached 81, according to the latest reports submitted by the Department of Health sentinel hospitals. (Eagle News Service) https://youtu.be/gnFrqUVO1OI
Tag: Department of Health
Vaccine against dengue may soon be available
According to Secretary of Health Janet Garin, it is possible that before the year ends, the very first anti-dengue vaccine may be released to the public. Said vaccine is now at the last phase of deliberation of the Food and Drug Administration. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/QWJsumJQZ-Q
DOH places hospitals in white alert
The Department of Health (DOH) placed hospitals all over the country under white alert during the holiday season as incidents of cold-related diseases are on the rise like cough, the common cold and fever. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/DlGWH_BmAf8
DOH warns public on illness during cold season
As the cool breeze of Holiday approaches this season, the Department of Health (DOH) advises the public to be cautious of the common illnesses that may occur during the holidays. “The cold weather usually triggers respiratory problems unless appropriate preventive measures are taken, especially in areas affected by Typhoon Nona. Take care of yourself and your family against changes in temperature. Children and adults may become vulnerable to cough, colds, and fever.” Health Secretary Janette […]
Local government units on alert due to typhoon “Nona”
According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the agency has already prepositioned twenty-three million pesos in standby funds and relief goods and non-food items for relief efforts while the Department of Health had basic medicine on standby. The P25,034,400.47 standby funds will be provided as augmentation support to the local government units that will be affected by typhoon “Nona”. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said they are also on […]
DOH reminds consumers to give safe gifts for their kids
The Department of Health advised the public to become wise and to ensure the safety of their children in purchasing gifts this holiday season. The agency said a good toy is one that should be suitable to the child’s physical abilities and mental and social development. DOH also reminded the parents to ensure that the child will only play with a toy suited for his or her age. And when choosing for a toy, a […]
No one is exempted from HIV, AIDS – DOH
“Everyone is vulnerable to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) not just the homosexuals or bisexuals; no one is exempted.” This is the statement of Dr. Joey Retuya, Epidemiologist of Cagayan de Oro City Health and Sanitation Clinic during the press conference led by the Department of Health (DOH) region 10 in Cagayan de Oro City on 3 December 2015 in celebration of World AIDS day. Further, Dr. Retuya said to […]
DOH and FDA warns against fake medicine
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked the public to be careful of fake, illegal and non-registered medicine sold in the country. Said agencies added that the fake medicine in the country amounts to Php 6 million and came from China, India and Pakistan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DOH creates dengue express lane
The Department of Health (DOH) announced that it will create dengue express lanes in public health care facilities. Said express lane is only activated during an increase in dengue cases in order to prioritize said cases and provide first line health service to dengue patients. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/mxqBTQ5Q_4s
Suicide is 10th leading cause of death worldwide
(PIA 6) – There are several ways in which a person can respond and reach out to people who have suicidal tendencies, according to the Department of Health (DOH)-6. Dr. May Ann Sta. Lucia, DOH-6 Medical Officer for non-communicable disease cluster, during a press conference held at the Forest Park here, said those who have suicidal inclination can be referred to mental health facilities. She said if the person is violent, he or she must […]
Ebola Reston virus in monkeys enter outbreak stage in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, September 10 (Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) confirms that there is an outbreak of Ebola Reston virus in monkeys here in the Philippines but added that there is a small possibility of it affecting humans as said strain of the Ebola virus primarily affects animals. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Hi-5 Campaign ng DOH sa Tarlac mas pinaigting
Puspusang isinusulong ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Tarlac ang programa ng Department of Health o DOH, na tinawag na High Impact-5, na ang layunin ay maturuan at mapangalagaan ang mga kalusugan ng bawat mamamayang Tarlaqueno. Ang nasabing programang ito ng DOH ay walang sawang pinangungunahan ng mga health workers sa naturang lalawigan, kaagapay sina Governor Victor Yap at Congresswoman Susan Yap. Nakapaloob sa high impact 5 ng doh ay mga programang serbisyo sa mamamayan tulad ng […]
