The Department of Health warns those who are staying in the evacuation centers to be careful of such diseases like diarrhea and flu.
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DOH on red alert
Starting tomorrow, the Department of Health (DOH) will be under red alert to prepare for the coming of the super-typhoon.
DOH assures no OFW affected by Ebola
According to a report by the Department of Health, there is still no incident of any overseas Filipino worker who is reported to have contracted the Ebola virus.
Health Sec. Ona takes a leave; Palace says fight vs Ebola not affected
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang confirmed on Thursday that Health Secretary Enrique Ona took a leave of absence due to health reason. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Ona took a leave of absence for “health and personal reasons.” “Si Secretary Ike Ona ay nag-leave muna for health and personal reasons. May mga nagtatanong kung nag-resign siya, hindi. Naka-leave lang siya,” Lacierda said in a press briefing.He added that Undersecretary Janette Garin is now the Officer-In-Charge of […]
DOH allocates P500-M budget to counter Ebola
The Department of Health is allocating P500 million to fund the country’s fight against the Ebola virus.
DOH declares RITM ready for Ebola, sets training for healthcare professionals
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — The Department of Health (DOH) has declared that the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), the country’s National Reference Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, is now more prepared to respond to the threat of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) but still needed upgrading to better handle a possible Ebola entry in the country. Health Secretary Enrique Ona said that the existing facilities of RITM still need to be upgraded […]
DOH conducts specialized training for health workers
Although the government already made a statement that it will not send health workers to west Africa, the Department of Health, together with the World Health Organization conducted specialized training to counter the dreaded Ebola virus.
Philippines ready for Ebola
The Department of Health said that the Philippines is ready if ever the Ebola virus was able to enter the country.
DOH: “We need to strengthen resolve to keep country Ebola-free”
QUEZON CITY, 11 Oct. (PIA)–Due to the growing concern over the Ebola virus, the Department of Health (DOH) gathered concerned private organizations and government agencies in a National Summit on Ebola Virus Disease. With the theme: One Nation, One Direction for EBOLA prevention, the event which was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas, Quezon City, Friday, October 10, aims to solicit the support of participants to help the government keep the Philippines free […]
New malaria parasite enters Southeast Asia
A new strain of malaria, one that is drug-resistant, has been spotted in Southeast Asia, with the Philippines already preparing for said disease. The Department of Health is currently disseminating information about this new malaria strain, further adding the 50% of the provinces are already malaria free.
DOH revives dengue express lane
The Department of Health revives dengue express lanes in hospitals in response to rising number of recorded dengue cases due to the rainy season.
