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DOH considers regulating the use of vapes
A man smokes an electronic cigarette vaporizer, also known as an e-cigarette, in Toronto, August 7, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch MANILA, Philippines — Many are under the impression that because...
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Health chief warns hospitals over Dengvaxia case refusal
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III MANILA, Philippines — Hospitals will face cancellation of PhilHealth accreditations and licenses if proven to have rejected emergency cases especially...
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DBM wants P1.16-B Dengvaxia refund for vaccinees
FILE PHOTO: Anti-dengue vaccine: Dengvaxia MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Department of Health (DOH) target to use the P1.16-billion refund of the Sanofi...
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PNP denies death of QC cop linked to Dengvaxia
PNP Health Service acting director PSSupt. Ma. Antonietta Langcauon answers question from the media regarding the death of a police allegedly vaccinated with Dengvaxia MANILA, Philippines —According to...
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DOH to intensify anti-rabies campaign
FILE PHOTO: A dog being examined MANILA, Philippines — San Lazaro Hospital has recorded 16 cases of rabies infection from January to March of this year. Janette Sarmiento rushed her grandchild to...
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DOH claims PAO still not cooperating on Dengvaxia controversy
FILE PHOTO: Public Attorney’s Office Chief Percida Acosta (UNTV News) MANILA, Philippines — The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) is yet to open its door to the Department of Health (DOH) regarding the...
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DOH to round up communities with low measles immunization
FILE PHOTO: A vaccination administered to a student MANILA, Philippines — Public distrust in the immunization program of the Department of Health (DOH) is one of the reasons Health Secretary Francisco...
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DOH refutes reported rabies infection from eating dog meat
FILE PHOTO: Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III MANILA, Philippines —Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has cleared 12 individuals in Zamboanga del Sur of having rabies infection for...
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UP-PGH to release findings on Dengvaxia-linked deaths this week
The controversial anti-dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia MANILA, Philippines —The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Dengue Investigative Task Force (DITF) is looking to release...
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Senate committee recommends filing of charges vs. ex-PNOY, et al. on...
Committee chair Sen. Richard Gordon (left), Dengvaxia vaccine (middle) and Former President Benigno Aquino III (right) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has released report on its...
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Over P22-M, spent for hospitalization of Dengvaxia vaccinees — DOH
FILE PHOTO: A health worker injects Dengvaxia MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health’s (DOH) dengue adverse events surveillance has listed more than 3,000 dengvaxia vaccinees who became...
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Uber officially stops PH operations
<s Uber posted a notice about when they will discontinue their application. trong>MANILA, Philippines — Ride-hailing company Uber on Monday officially halted its operations in the country...
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WHO, PH to promote breast cancer awareness among Filipinos in East Timor
FILE PHOTO: The World Health Organization (WHO) logo is pictured at the entrance of its headquarters in Geneva, January 25, 2015.CREDIT: REUTERS/PIERRE ALBOUY The World Health Organization (WHO) and...
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DOJ to summon ex-PNoy, Garin, et. al over Dengvaxia anomaly
(Left-Right) Former President Benigno Aquino III, former Health Secretary Janette Garin and former Budget Secretary Florencio Abad MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) will summon...
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Private doctors promote asthma awareness in poor far-flung areas
Health advocates uniting under #MASTHMARUNONG, the advocacy of providing asthma education MANILA, Philippines — World Asthma Day is celebrated every year on the first of May. In line with this, experts...
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Chinese scientists develop new chemical method for stem cell creation
Animation of stem cell A team of Chinese scientists is currently developing a chemical method for stem cell creation that will help cure life-threatening illnesses sooner than most people think, at...
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Cimatu orders ‘search and destroy’ illegal sewers in Boracay
Members of Philippine Army’s search-and-destroy team line up, carrying shovels for excavation process BORACAY ISLAND, Philippines – Results derived from the Department of Environment and Natural...
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DOH warns against leptospirosis after 9 deaths, 61 cases recorded
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) warns the public anew of the diseases associated with the rainy season, particularly leptospirosis. It is spread through the urine of...
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DOH warns pharmacists selling high-priced lepto drug Doxycycline
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III MARIKINA CITY, Philippines – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III warned pharmacies that are selling high-priced leptospirosis medicine Doxycycline. Duque...
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DTI, DA to impose price ceiling for traders, middle men
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) will set a price ceiling for traders and middlemen to regulate price increases. Measures will...
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