The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday that the Philippines needs P12.9 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines. Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje revealed the figures during the DOH’s 2021 budget briefing …
Former DOH chief Manuel Dayrit said Thursday the reduced physical distancing between passengers in public transport would be safe only if certain health protocols and conditions would be followed. Dayrit …
A group of health workers criticized the government for its low fund allocation to the Department of Health (DOH) under the proposed 2021 national budget, citing the health budget per …
The Inter-Agency Task for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) said Friday the measles and polio immunization in the Philippines would continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The IATF approved …
The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday US manufacturers of the COVID vaccine did not ask for the pardon and release of US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton in exchange for …
Senator Risa Hontiveros described the Department of Health’s or DOH budget for 2021 as “anemic” as the agency falls behind the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department …
The Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday the public should expect an “irregularly high number” of COVID-19 cases in the coming days as laboratories nationwide submit complete data. Health Undersecretary …
The Department of Health expressed support to the National Task Force’s plan to ban home quarantine for COVID-19 asymptomatic or mild cases and their close contacts to prevent community transmission. …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reiterated Monday that hospitals are not allowed to detain or refer patients to lending companies due to unpaid dues. “Bawal po mag-detain ng pasyente ang …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reported Monday the COVID-19 clusters in the country are highest in communities, business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, and different modes of transportation. Vergeire said 84.9% …
The Department of Health (DOH) is unlikely to prohibit home quarantine for asymptomatic and mild cases of COVID-19 despite the possibility that such measures could have contributed to community transmission …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Monday the country could not maintain the strict community quarantines being implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Vergeire stressed out that implementing strict …
The Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday it already cleared all of the backlogs in COVID-19 test results in the country. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an interview …
Data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed the Philippines had tested 2 million Filipinos nationwide for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as of August. The DOH online tracker showed …
The Department of Health (DOH) disputed Thursday the study conducted by Ateneo de Manila University that said that there are around 2.8 million unreported COVID-19 cases in the country, citing …
The Department of Health (DOH) said Monday that there is no “solid evidence” yet that new coronavirus strain recently detected in the country is more contagious. According to Health Undersecretary …
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal ordered to probe on the reported overpriced face shields sold at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. MIAA Public Affairs head Ma. …
The Department of Health (DOH) said it would start reporting time-based COVID-19 recoveries weekly beginning Sunday, August 16. “OPLAN RECOVERY is an initiative that the DOH activated to monitor the …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is still uncertain despite its recent development in Russia. “Hindi pa po natin masabi kasi nasa Phase 3 …
The Department of Health said Wednesday face shield price should not be higher than P50, as they would be required in workplaces and public transportation. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
The Department of Health said it would not ban the rapid testing for COVID-19 because it could be useful for those who already recovered, said Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire, Monday. …
DOH Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said Monday the two-week modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) would allow the agency to improve its contact tracing efforts amid the COVID-19 crisis. Vergeire also said …
DOH Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire explained the mass recovery adjustment the agency made, which resulted in more than 37,000 recoveries of asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases in a single day is …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Monday the Philippines is yet to experience the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic despite the spike in cases in recent weeks. The official made …
Department of Health (DOH) admitted Monday that some patients who are not COVID-19 cases were struggling in getting medical treatment during the pandemic. Raffy Tima reported on “24 Oras” that …
The Department of Health or DOH discourages use of rapid tests for mass screening workers during a discussion in an online forum. The department stressed that unreliable results that may …