Department of Health

Also known as DoH

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines implements various health initiatives to improve access to medical services and ensure affordability during crises. Recent actions include zero-balance billing for patients admitted to DOH hospitals and a price freeze on essential medicines in disaster-hit areas. The DOH also deploys emergency aid, deploys doctors to underserved rural regions, and launches specialty centers for advanced care in Pampanga.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

Recent stories about DoH

DOH warns of leptospirosis surge due to floods

The Department of Health (DOH) has issued an advisory regarding the expected increase in leptospirosis cases due to recent heavy rains and floods caused by tropical cyclones and the Southwest Monsoon.
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Marcos appoints Escolango as DOH undersecretary

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has transferred Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DSUDH) Undersecretary Randy Escolango to the Department of Health (DOH), according to Malacañang on Friday.
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DOH clarifies zero-balance billing for 87 hospitals

The Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Tuesday that zero-balance billing is only applicable to the DOH's 87 hospitals nationwide.
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DOH aims 95% child vaccine coverage yearly

DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa aims to have 95% of nearly two million Filipino children fully vaccinated yearly as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s health department initiatives.
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DOH reshuffles top officials, appoints new undersecretary

Three career executive service officers (CESOs) from the Department of Health (DOH), including Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, have stepped down from their positions as of Tuesday.
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DOH reports slight rise in dengue cases due to rains, urges '4Ts' campaign

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a slight increase in dengue cases in the Philippines for June.
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DOH freezes prices of 148 essential medicines in disaster-hit areas

The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday a price freeze for 148 essential medicines in areas affected by declared states of calamity due to tropical cyclones Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).
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DOH advises medical advice for leptospirosis prevention

The Department of Health (DOH) advised Filipinos to seek medical advice for preventive measures against leptospirosis due to recent flooding caused by heavy rains on Wednesday.
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Iloilo City distributes doxycycline to prevent leptospirosis

The Iloilo City Government has distributed doxycycline capsules to 15,118 residents during rainy days to prevent leptospirosis.
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DOH deploys PHP211M in aid, visits evac centers

The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed PHP31 million worth of emergency medicines and logistics to flood-affected regions across Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Northern Mindanao.
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