No evidence that new virus strain can worsen COVID-19 – DOH
There is no proof yet that the new strain of COVID-19 detected in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland could worsen the respiratory disease, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said …
There is no proof yet that the new strain of COVID-19 detected in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland could worsen the respiratory disease, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said …
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III admitted Wednesday that 2020 is the “most difficult year” for the Department of Health that made everyone cry due to the challenges brought by the …
President Rodrigo Duterte asked Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to explain after he was blamed for the Pfizer vaccine deal’s alleged delay. It would be recalled that Sen. Panfilo Lacson …
The Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA) the government made with American firm Pfizer did not include provisions for COVID-19 vaccine supply, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire clarified Friday. Vergeire answered questions …
The Philippines Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez, could get four to 25 million COVID-19 vaccines from two more American drugmakers Moderna and Arcturus. Romualdez said the vaccines would …
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III defended himself against accusations that his mistake delayed the Pfizer vaccine delivery to the Philippines in January 2021. In an interview with ANC, Duque said …
A Filipino businessman confirmed reports that there was a secret COVID-19 vaccination happening in the Philippines. “Roberto” told Dobol B sa News TV on Thursday that he was injected with …
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez could access Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by June 2021. This was after Romualdez revealed that the country missed the chance to …
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday that the government should buy a COVID-19 vaccine based on science rather than political favors. She made the remark after Malacanang insisted that the “target …
A COVID-19 vaccine must be proven to be at least 60% to 70% effective before the Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use in the country, FDA Director-General …
Iloilo Representative Janette Garin said Monday Health Secretary Francisco Duque III contributed to the public’s loss of confidence in vaccines, which could affect the COVID-19 immunization program in the country. …
Food and Drug Administration evaluates China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine pending its approval from the Ethics Review Board, the Department of Health said Monday. “ON FDA evaluating Sinovac, that is an …
Police from Manila Police District Station 3 arrested 20 people who attended a baptismal reception inside Manila North Cemetery last Saturday night. According to Carlo Mateo’s report in Dobol B …
It has been more than 3 and a half decades since discovering HIV / AIDs (human immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). However, it is said that people who still …
Male-to-male sex remained the dominant mode of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission in the Philippines, data showed. The Department of Health said 735 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases were …
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said no vaccine that could provide 100% protection against infections has been invented yet. Vergeire made the statement after UK regulator Medicines, …
The Department of Health advises the public to refrain from excessive drinking because liquor could lessen the effectiveness of upcoming COVID-19 vaccines. This was stated by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario …
The Department of Health said Friday the government eyes placing at least six cold storage for COVID-19 vaccines and Metro Manila and three nationwide. “Magkakaroon ng apat ng cold storage …
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte filed a bill to legalize the local production and export of medical marijuana, a move that the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) immediately opposed. Instead, the …
Some barangays remained uninformed about joining the World Health Organization’s solidarity trials, which are set to begin next year, Mariz Umali reported on Balitanghali. One is Barangay 699 in Malate, …
Malacañang said Thursday the Philippines’ top choice for a COVID-19 vaccine is still China’s Sinovac despite the firm’s “bribery history.” “Consistent po tayo na papayagan lang nating magamit ang mga …
The public needs to be properly educated about COVID-19 vaccination against coronavirus disease, according to the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the FDA Director-General Eric …
Information should be given to those who doubt COVID-19 vaccine side effects, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said now that the vaccine against the virus is …
The Philippine government eyes vaccinating around 25 million Filipinos against COVID-19 next year, National Task Force against COVID-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said. “Our target this …
Regulators in the Philippines are validating reports accusing Chinese firm Sinovac of a “bribing history” to get fast approval of its vaccines, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Wednesday. A …
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it would release the COVID-19 vaccines approved for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Trials this week. In a press briefing on …