To support Filipino students' mental health, a new toolkit was recently launched in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DepEd), and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Mental health toolkit for students

The Department of Health (DOH) has announced plans to screen one million women for cervical cancer this year as part of its intensified efforts to combat the disease.

1-M women targeted for cervical cancer screening

DOH warns of ‘food risks’ this holiday season

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, March 3, cautioned the public about heat-related illnesses as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasted "danger" level heat indices in several areas.

Public warned vs. extreme heat

After several delays, construction has finally kicked off on the P12-million Super Health Center in Matag-ob, Leyte.


New Super Health Center in Matag-ob kicks off

The Department of Health Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development, in collaboration with the Provincial DOH Office of Eastern Samar led by Dr. Jean Marie Egargo, launched the ‘Purokalusugan’ program in San Julian, Eastern Samar, on February 26, 2025. 

DOH lauched ‘Purokalusugan’ program

The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday, August 22, that the smallpox vaccine may offer protection against Mpox.

DOH: Smallpox vaccine may protect vs. Mpox

The Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) officially inaugurated a veterans’ ward within its regional hospital complex earlier this week. The ward, named the “Captain Nievas Fernandez Veterans Ward,” honors a local resident who was a teacher turned guerrilla fighter and one of the lesser-known heroes of World War II.

EVMC opens Veterans’ Ward

Huwag agad-agad maniwala sa mga post sa social media, lalo na kung buhay at kalusugan ang nakataya.


DOH: Walang 'health emergency' mula China

Campus safety advocates warn that efforts to oppose the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) under the guise of “protecting children’s innocence” increase students’ vulnerability to sexual abuse.

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