Department of Health

Also known as DoH

The Department of Health (DOH) issues warnings about heat-related health risks during hot weather, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly and children. For Holy Week 2025, the DOH activated a Code White Alert to prepare hospitals for potential medical emergencies and advised the public on preventive measures against heat illnesses. The DOH also expands primary healthcare initiatives such as PuroKalusugan and BUCAS centers to improve access to basic health services in underserved areas.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

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DOH reports 23% drop in new dengue cases, credits community efforts

The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday that new dengue cases nationwide have decreased by 23 percent from March 16 to 29 compared to the previous period.
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DOH reports sharp drop in unvaccinated Filipino children

The number of Filipino children who have never received any vaccines dropped sharply from over one million in 2020-2021 to 163,000 in 2023, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 24.
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29 areas face dangerous heat index above 42掳C

A total of 29 areas across the Philippines are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels above 42 degrees Celsius on Saturday, April 26.
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Marcos signs law mandating prompt Islamic burials

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12160, known as the 'Philippine Islamic Burial Act,' mandating the immediate burial of Muslim cadavers in accordance with Islamic rites on April 11.
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DOH: Motorcycles in 80% of Holy Week road crashes, 5 fatalities

Motorcycle-related accidents accounted for most road traffic incidents during Holy Week, according to data released by the Department of Health on Sunday, April 20.
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PAGASA warns 25 areas face dangerous heat indices up to 46掳C on Wed

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warns of dangerously high heat indices ranging from 42 to 46 degrees Celsius across at least twenty-five areas on Wednesday, April 23.
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