Tag: Department of Health
Pinoy innovations win 1st WHO Western Pacific Public Health Challenge
Six public health innovations from the Philippines have won the first World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Innovation Challenge: Innovation for the Future of Public Health.
What to do when you are suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 in Philippines
The Philippines saw a decrease of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila and nearby provinces in early September 2020 and the country is gradually reopening its economy, but the end of the pandemic is still not within sight. Filipinos are advised to be fully informed on what to do when they are suspected or confirmed to have the virus.
Alden Richards champions health safety campaign against COVID-19
Multi-awarded actor Alden Richards has landed his newest role as the champion of the health safety campaign against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
24/7 medical consultations available on KonsultaMD app
Telehealth service KonsultaMD has released a mobile app that allows customers to engage in 24/7 teleconsultation with a licensed doctor via voice or video without leaving the comforts of their own homes.
Globe gives Free data access to government sites for COVID-19 concerns
Globe Telecom is giving the public free data access to government sites of the Department of Health (DOH), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to address the need for reliable information at this time of Public Health Emergency in the Philippines with the COVID-19 outbreak and the volcanic activity of Taal Volcano.
Sea Ambulance helps patients in Quezon quickly reach medical facilities
Sea ambulances plying the waters off Quezon are helping patients in the island barangays of the province have much-needed access to medical facilities.