Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte called for a higher budget for medical equipment to ensure that super health centers are utilized effectively and do not become idle structures used only for card games and drinking sessions.
The Department of Health has warned the public against a Facebook page using its name and photos.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III is calling for a review of health policies of both the government and pharmaceutical firms after the Department of Health revealed that nearly 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were wasted.
The national government has allocated P22.98 billion for the Health Facilities Enhancement Program next year to enhance healthcare standards.
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Tuesday advised the public to be more cautious amid the rise in flu cases.
There is no increase in COVID cases in the Philippines, the Department of Health said Tuesday.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the proposal of the Department of Health to create a Universal Healthcare Coordinating Council through an executive order, the health chief said Tuesday.
The Department of Health – National Capital Region has formally recognized the House of Representatives as a mother-baby-friendly institution.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reappointed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa after failing to get the nod of the Commission on Appointments (CA).
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the Department of Health (DOH) is not exempted from public bidding in getting the portion of the Welfareville land where the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) is located in Mandaluyong City.
