PRIORITIZATION AND MASTERLISTING TO ENSURE EFFICIENT COVID-19 VACCINE DEPLOYMENT

DOH MediaFebruary 6, 2021

Master listing and data management are integral pre-implementation planning activities being done across hospitals and local government units, especially in the context of the upcoming COVID vaccine deployment across the country. “Because of the limited supply of COVID vaccines globally, we need to do prioritization. Kaya kailangan natin i-list ang ... Read More

DOH, PGC: NO B.1.1.7 VARIANT DETECTED AMONG 48 SAMPLES SEQUENCED

DOH MediaFebruary 6, 2021

Due to the global shortage of sequencing reagents for high throughput whole genome sequencing, the Department of Health (DOH) reports that the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) was able to sequence only 48 samples for the fourth batch of sequencing, and none of which was positive for the B.1.1.7 variant. Of ... Read More

DOH’S PDITR STRATEGY TO HELP COUNTRY MOVE TOWARDS NEW NORMAL

DOH MediaDecember 3, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) recently reported high contact tracing rate and increased testing capacity as the nation moves towards economic recovery and the Department’s strategy shifts from risk avoidance to risk mitigation. Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III explained that the Prevent-Detect-Isolate-Treat-Reintegrate (PDITR) is central to the National Action ... Read More

DOH pushes for a safe holiday

DOH MediaNovember 25, 2020

Holidays in the Philippines usually mean reuniting with friends and relatives, hosting and attending large in-person gatherings, and even traveling. But this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these usual activities are not advisable as these place the public at much higher risk of contracting the virus. In preparation for ... Read More

DOH warns possible outbreak of W.I.L.D. disease after typhoons

DOH MediaNovember 19, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) is on heightened surveillance and warned the public against possible outbreak of waterborne and foodborne illnesses, influenza-like illnesses, leptospirosis and dengue (W.I.L.D.) diseases following the aftermath of recent typhoons that struck the country. DOH also reiterated its call on the precautionary measures against spread of ... Read More

DOH, LGUS COMMENCE MR-OPV SIA AMID TYPHOON

DOH MediaOctober 29, 2020

Despite the heavy rainfall brought about by Typhoon Quinta and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Health (DOH), together with the Local Government Units (LGUs), have commenced the Measles, Rubella and Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-OPV SIA) last October 26, 2020 in the Cordillera, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, ... Read More

DOH EXPLAINS COVID-TESTING PROTOCOL

DOH MediaApril 16, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) recently clarified that assessment by a licensed health professional remains a prerequisite before one could get tested for COVID-19. “Those who think they are infected will still need to be assessed by a health professional. They can do this in the comforts of your home ... Read More

DOH Thanks Science Community

DOH MediaApril 10, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) today thanked the scientific community that helped develop the evidence needed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to recommend the appropriate steps for the country to beat COVID-19. They were also instrumental in the DOH’s projections of resource ... Read More

PH Malaria-Free by 2030 – DOH

DOH MediaMay 3, 2019

In observance of this year’s World Malaria Day, the Department of Health (DOH) today disclosed that only four provinces remain endemic for malaria as the country races to be declared malaria-free by 2030. “These four provinces are Palawan, Sulu, Occidental Mindoro, and Sultan Kudarat,” Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III ... Read More

3 in 10 health facilities lack clean toilets

DOH MediaApril 8, 2019

Three in 10 health facilities in the Philippines lack access to clean toilets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene. The report says 23 percent of the health care facilities have unclean toilets while 4 ... Read More