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Eastern Visayas saw a 316% increase in dengue cases, with 11,624 cases and 23 deaths by September 2024, in comparison to the same period the previous year. Several areas are under a state of calamity to combat the outbreak.

Filipino health authorities have expressed readiness to the WHO to receive smallpox vaccines for monkeypox once available. With 27 total cases since July and 18 new ones in August, local governments are aiding containment efforts alongside the DOH.

Several areas in Cavite are to be impacted by an oil spill from MT Terranova, which sank off Lamao Point in Bataan. The University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) forecasted that the oil spill would reach Metro Manila by 1 am on Tuesday, 30 July, affecting Noveleta, Rosario, Tanza, Naic, and Ternate in Cavite.

The Department of Health (DOH) advocates for all Filipinos to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emphasising its critical role in saving lives during emergencies. This appeal comes as the DOH highlights the urgent need for widespread CPR knowledge among the general public.

In the rugged terrain of the Cordillera region, access to quality healthcare can be a challenge for many residents, especially those from marginalised communities. Recognising this disparity, the Department of Health (DOH) has steadfastly committed to supporting underserved patients. 

The government aims to significantly enhance healthcare accessibility and quality across the diverse landscapes of the Philippines. This will be done by establishing 179 new medical specialty centers by 2028, prioritising regions where medical services are currently underserved. This initiative signifies a bold commitment to addressing longstanding healthcare disparities. Therefore, this ensures that every Filipino can access specialised medical care regardless of geographic location.

Recently, the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has taken proactive steps to clarify and address concerns surrounding Mycoplasma pneumoniae, colloquially known as ‘Walking Pneumonia.’

With four reported cases successfully recovered, the DOH aims to dissipate any apprehension by sharing detailed information about the infection’s nature, symptoms, and preventive measures.

Learn how OK sa DepEd addresses malnutrition, providing health services to teachers and learners, aligning with the Universal Health Care Act. iscover the transformative collaboration between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) with the launch of ‘Oplan Kalusugan’ (OK) and ‘Healthy Learning Institutions’ (HLIs) at Quirino High School

The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) proposed the Philippine Council for Mental Health (PCMH) Strategic Framework 2024-2028 to confront the challenges posed by mental illness in the country. This was in partnership with World Health Organization (WHO).

President Marcos has enacted a transformative healthcare law to improve Filipinos’ access to specialised medical services. The law, known as the Regional Specialty Centers Act (RA 11959), was signed on August 24 and mandates the Department of Health (DOH) to establish specialty centres nationwide.