With the expected rise in temperatures this summer season, the Department of Health (DOH) in Calabarzon has warned the public against the rise of heat-related illnesses.

DOH Calabarzon warns public vs. extreme heat

As the government addresses the problem of tuberculosis (TB) nationwide, the Department of Health - Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EVCHD) took part in the Nationwide Active Case Finding for World TB Day, which took place in Brgy. Burayan, San Jose, Tacloban City. 

Eastern Visayas joins World TB Day event 

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

Following reports that at least four confirmed cases of mpox have been recorded in Laguna province, the Department of Health (DOH) has reiterated that proper sanitation is the key to preventing the spread of this disease.


DOH: Proper sanitation key to combating mpox

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 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

All hospitals and health facilities across the Philippines were placed under “Code White” alert last Palm Sunday, April 13, as Filipinos began observing Holy Week.

Hospitals, LGUs on Holy Week alert

In a landmark initiative, the Province of Leyte proudly presented the Quick Medical Records (QMeR) system to the Department of Health (DOH), Philhealth, UP Manila, DILG, Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC), and hospital chiefs from across the province. 

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