Browsing: Ted Herbosa

Senator Bong Go has called upon the Department of Health (DOH) to uphold the accessibility of medical aid for indigent patients. 

Senator Bong Go, serving as the chair of the Commission on Appointments Committee on Health, played a pivotal role in sponsoring the confirmation of Dr. Ted Herbosa as the Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) to showcase his unwavering commitment to public health. The confirmation took place during a Committee on Appointments plenary session, where Senator Go eloquently emphasised the paramount importance of prioritising the well-being of the country’s poor and vulnerable populations while ensuring the seamless continuation of critical government health programs.

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.