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Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines

The Official Gazette is the official journal of the Republic of the Philippines. Edited at the Office of the President of the Philippines Under Commonwealth Act No. 638

Department of Health

The Department of Health (DOH) is the country’s principal health agency. It is responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services through the provision of quality healthcare and the regulation of providers of health goods and services.

The following agencies are attached to the DOH:
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
Philippine National AIDS Council
Commission on Population
National Nutrition Council

Balance and moderation for a healthier holiday

December 11, 2015

Prepare a well-balanced holiday meal and ensure the cleanliness and freshness of the food prepared.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged Christmas, Department of Health, health, holidays, press releases

Statement: DOH on the expired medicines stored in a regional office

October 13, 2015

The Department of Health addresses the public on the reported expired medicines discovered at the DOH Regional Office in San Fernando Pampanga last Saturday.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged Department of Health, health, Pampanga, Region 3, statements

Report: 2015 Sin Tax revenue

October 5, 2015

A report on expenditures earmarked for health programs from the incremental revenues from the sin tax.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged Department of Health, Document, press releases, Sin Tax, tax revenue, taxes

DOH strengthens universal health care at a community level

August 17, 2015

In line with administration’s thrust toward providing quality health services to all Filipinos, a pledge of commitment was made by government officials at a DOH national health summit aimed toward universal healthcare.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged Department of Health, European Union, health, healthcare, press releases

MERS-CoV update [July 10, 2015]

July 10, 2015

The Department of Health today reported that the 36-year old foreigner who was tested positive for MERSCoV is now free of the virus after yielding two negative results.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged coronavirus, Department of Health, health, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, press releases

Smoke-free schools campaign continues as class opening begins

June 11, 2015

The DOH strongly reminded partner agencies, schools, universities, colleges, and parents to religiously enforce a 100% smoke-free school facilities as most classes in the country starts in June.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged Balik Eskwela, Department of Health, health, press releases, tobacco products

Let us not waste our gains in the fight against tobacco addiction

May 29, 2015

Secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin: “World No Tobacco Day is an ideal event to raise awareness on the hazards of tobacco use because approximately 240 Filipinos die daily from smoking-related diseases.”

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged Department of Health, health, press releases, tobacco products

A renewed commitment to eliminate leprosy in the PH

May 26, 2015

The Department of Health (DOH), Novartis Healthcare Philippines and the Novartis Foundation have renewed their collaboration to sustain the fight against leprosy in the post-elimination phase and prevent disease re-emergence in the Philippines.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged Department of Health, health, leprosy, press releases

DOH update on alleged milk tea poisoning

April 13, 2015

The situation appears to be an isolated event, pointing to a possible case of poisoning.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged Department of Health, health, press releases

DOH: Let’s have an enjoyable healthy summer

March 30, 2015

The Department of Health reminds the public to take note of common summer sicknesses and how to treat and/or prevent them.

Posted under Briefing Room, Department of Health Tagged advisories, Department of Health, health, press releases

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