The Department of Health has conceded that there have been cases of “hand, foot and mouth disease” (HFMD) sa Metro Manila — pero ayon msa kagawaran, “wala pang idinedeklarang outbreak sa ngayon.” This was promised by DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire in a media event on Tuesday, after she stated that 155 cases of HFMD … Read more
The Philippines is “better prepared” for a surge in COVID-19 infections, according to the country’s top health official, as the government plans to relax health protocols even further. According to Maria Rosario Vergeire, officer-in-charge of the Department of Health, the country’s healthcare system was able to “manage” hospital admissions due to COVID-19 in recent months. … Read more
The Philippines has documented two further instances of monkeypox, bringing the total number of cases to three, according to the Department of Health on Friday. According to the DOH, the latest individuals, aged 34 and 29, had recently traveled to countries with known monkeypox infections. On August 18 and 19, they both tested positive for … Read more
In the Bangsamoro Region, the Department of Health (DOH) has immunized children and adults against COVID-19 on Special Vaccination Day. As part of BARMM’s incentive programs, tokens and gift packs were given to people who obtained vaccinations, according to the DOH. In a statement issued Thursday night, the DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire stated, “Through this … Read more
Several senators praised Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire’s meeting as the officer-in-charge of the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, with just one simply stating she is even certified to become the next health secretary. “I am ecstatic on the appointment of Usec. Vergeire as OIC [Secretary] of the DOH as she brings with her all … Read more
The Department of Health has broken its silence on health concerns raised by some of the popular noodle brand “Lucky Me” products. Many consumers were concerned previously when rumors of some Lucky Me items being recalled in some countries surfaced. France and Ireland have published statements alerting customers concerning several of the noodle brand’s products. … Read more
On Monday, February 7, the Department of Health (DOH) discontinued vaccinations for children aged five to eleven years old. Undersecretary of the Department of Health Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that there was a delay with logistics and the delivery of the vaccinations, stating that Pfizer vaccines should arrive today and be used for children. DOH … Read more
The B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 first found in India has reached the Philippines, the Department of Health announced Tuesday. Two travelers tested positive for B.1.617. The B.1.617 variant, which has been growing more common in India, is now officially a “variant of concern,” the World Health Organization said. “We are classifying this as a variant … Read more
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano join the DOH media briefing on Friday, April 30, 2021. Pasig Mayor Sotto says the vaccination centers in the city all have ‘mini emergency rooms’ in case of serious adverse side effects, but he says there have been no use for them yet. Taguig Mayor Cayetano … Read more
Raffy Tulfo boldly and unequivocally again challenged Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque to step down especially if he could not answer or show where the vaccines donated by the World Health Organization in the Philippines went. Tulfo revealed the alleged corruptions to the FDA that he himself discovered when he interviewed Domingo. “I think … Read more
