The Department of Health (DOH) warns public against the increased possibility of food poisoning as summer season begins.
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Filipina nurse, MERS-Cov free!
Acting Health Secretary declares that the Philippines is once again MERS-Cov free, as the Filipina nurse was finally discharged from the hospital after her successful treatment. Said nurse will still undergo a ten-day quarantine in her home
How to avoid measles this summer?
The Department of Health (DOH) warns against measles this coming summer. Vaccination remains one of the most guaranteed ways to prevent our children from acquiring the said disease.
Filipina nurse ready for discharge next week
According to the Department of Health (DOH), the Filipina nurse who tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is ready for discharge next week as she continues to recover.
Gov’t intensifies efforts to prevent spread of MERS-CoV
MANILA, PIA- The government intensifies the monitoring of airports, seaports and other points of entry to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the country, the Palace said on Sunday. In a radio interview, Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. of the Presidential Communications Operations Office said that based on the latest reports of the Department of Health (DOH) there is only one confirmed case of MERS-CoV in the country–the Filipino nurse who […]
President Aquino asks DOH to prevent spread of MERS-CoV
President Aquino asked the Department of Health (DOH) to exert all efforts to halt the spread of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the country.
Passengers of flight carrying MERS-CoV patient located by the DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) is valiantly locating passengers of the Saudia flight which carried the Filipina nurse who was confirmed positive of the MERS-CoV.
Nurse with MERS-CoV, in stable condition
According to Department of Health (DOH) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Filipina nurse that tested positive for MERS-CoV is already in stable condition.
Gov’t implements preventive measures after report of MERS-CoV infection
MANILA, PIA- President Benigno S Aquino III has directed Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin to carry out the necessary preventive measures after a nurse from Saudi Arabia tested positive for MERS-CoV and was admitted to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) for treatment, the Palace has said. “Contact tracing is being done to locate fellow passengers of the patient who travelled from Saudi Arabia to Manila last week,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said […]
DOH insists on total firecracker ban
Department of Health Acting Secretary Janet Garin insisted on a total firecracker ban and partial ban on fireworks due to large number of firecracker- and firework-related incidents this New Year celebration.
Garin still acting DOH chief after Aquino accepts Ona’s resignation
(Eagle News Service) — Malacanang said the Department of Health would continue to be headed by Undersecretary Janette Garin in an acting capacity as President Aquino accepted Health Secretary Enrique Ona’s resignation. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the leadership situation at the Department of Health (DOH) has been put in ‘status quo’ as President Aquino looks for someone to succeed Health Secretary Enrique Ona who resigned from his post. Lacierda said Garin would continue to […]
DOH launches anti-fireworks campaign
As the new year comes nearer, the Department of Health launches its “Anti-Paputok” campaign to reduce fireworks-related injuries.
