The Department of Health (DOH) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of the nation’s citizens. As part of its commitment to nurturing future healthcare leaders and professionals, the DOH proudly announces the launch of the 2024 DOH Government Internship Program. This program presents a unique opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals to […]
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National Medical Reserve Corps Bill, OK-ed by the House of Representatives
With the outburst of the infamous Coronavirus 2019, several members of the Health Committee endorsed their plans of forming a medical reserve corps. By having one, we will be able to increase the capable health personnel of our country; we can ensure the safety and the overall skill of the health personnel in the country […]
Luzon Lockdown Extended Until April 30th
Last night, our dearest President Rodrigo Duterte announced that the Philippine government does not have enough funds to support the livelihood of the people in the areas of Luzon that has been the most affected by this 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) infection. In his televised speech, he said that he is inclined to have the […]
DOH Midwifery Scholarship Program | Everything You Need to Know!
Midwifery is the branch of health and Science that deals with childbirth and pregnancy; did you know that the Department of Health (DOH) is currently accepting scholars for their midwifery program? Yes, the DOH midwifery scholarship program was made to support and to see a decrease in the neonatal morbidity as well as the mortality […]
Does Everyone Need a Face Mask? The DOH Says No
With the never-ending plea of Filipino citizens to have face masks, the Department of Health (DOH) finally announced that not all people are “required” to wear a face mask. Unlike the ashfall that happened after the eruption of the Taal volcano, the face mask is not something that can save you from it. Department of […]
The DOH Orders the Freezing of Drug Prices in Areas Severely Affected by the Taal Eruption
The Department of Health (DOH) last January 15th, 2020, ordered the freezing of drug prices in the areas that are affected by the Taal eruption. Yesterday, they released the official list of essential medications, medicines, and equipment that are under the freezing of drug prices order they had. Read: Safety Tips to Follow When You’re […]
Strange Disease From China Causes DOH to Order Stricter, Tighter Screening of Travelers
After the joyful end of 2019 and our lovely holidays, many of our countrymen who visited foreign places will be coming back to their work and their families, of course. But after reports of certain diseases spreading in few different parts of the world, it caused the Department of Health (DOH) to order tighter and […]