Malacañang confirmed the resignation of two Department of Health (DOH) undersecretaries in the Philippines, who were reportedly facing complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman.

A new complaint has been filed against the Department of Health (DOH) chief Pujalte, alleging a freeze in tuberculosis drug procurement. Complainants warn that this decision could lead to a nationwide stockout and deny patients their daily medicines.

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines announced a significant decline in Covid-19 cases, with infections this year decreasing by 70 percent. The agency reported 1,532 confirmed cases.

Health workers are urging the newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) chief, Dr. Pujalte, to tackle unresolved healthcare issues. Pujalte's appointment follows the resignation of Herbosa, with health groups expressing high hopes for the new leadership.

The Ombudsman has been urged to investigate a Department of Health (DOH) executive for allegedly upgrading to business class for a trip to Switzerland. Concerns have also been raised regarding the ERC's failure to address overpricing.

The Department of Health (DOH) has warned of potential health risks from the lingering haze of the Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire and distributed hygiene kits to affected residents. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa visited families impacted by the smoke.

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) has dismissed circulating claims of an emergency lockdown starting April 10, 2026, which were falsely attributed to the 'Cicada' variant of the Covid-19 virus. The DOH tagged these posts as fake.

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Officials of Agusan del Sur province welcomed the proposed takeover by the Department of Health (DOH) of the provincial government-run D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital (DOPMH). The House committee on health approved on Wednesday the measure seeking to transfer the management of the hospital back to the DOH, as contained

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday warned about a possible outbreak of measles and rubella in Mindanao if the region fails to reach herd immunity against the diseases. According to the DOH, there are still 520,645 children who remain unvaccinated in Mindanao. The agency noted that around 2.3 million children, or 82 percent of

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) is working to address issues with vaccine and medicine access in regional hospitals and strengthen its Universal Health Care (UHC) manpower.

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) is pushing back against misleading claims about deworming that may be causing unnecessary fear among the public.

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines issued a warning to the public regarding fraudulent endorsements of cancer treatments falsely bearing the agency's name and featuring Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa.

The Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the Philippines experiences high heat indices, with Catarman, Northern Samar, logging a peak of 44ºC on Wednesday, among other areas reaching 'danger' levels.

MANILA, Philippines — The graft case filed against Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa is “undergoing evaluation,” according to Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano. Herbosa and three other DOH officials were named in a nine-page complaint over alleged bid-rigging in the procurement of mobile primary care facilities (MPCFs) worth P1.8 billion. READ: Herbosa, 3 other

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines clarified that there are no penalties imposed on parents who choose not to vaccinate their children.

President Marcos has appointed lawyer Saquilabon as the new Undersecretary for the Philippine Department of Health (DOH). This appointment fills a key position within the health department.

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines announced that over one million children aged 6 to 59 months in the National Capital Region (NCR) have been vaccinated against measles-rubella, achieving 87.1% coverage.

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) has affirmed that deworming medicine is generally safe and effective, warning the public against misinformation. The DOH urged the public to disregard fake news circulating about the medication.

Department of Health (DOH) chief Teodoro Herbosa and Undersecretary Randy Escolango are facing a complaint in the Office of the Ombudsman regarding alleged “blatant disregard of standard fiscal checkpoints.” The complaint centers on their alleged failure to adhere to proper financial protocols.

A nationwide association representing over 53,000 Department of Health (DOH) workers in the Philippines has expressed full support for Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, who is currently facing complaints regarding alleged graft and conflict-of-interest issues.

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a 45-percent increase in measles and rubella cases in the Philippines, reaching 1,627 from January 4 to March 21 this year.

High-ranking officials of the Department of Health (DOH), including Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, are facing accusations of bid-rigging over alleged irregularities in plans to upgrade non-functional mobile health facilities, primarily in Mindanao.

KORONADAL CITY  —  The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) recorded the highest number of children vaccinated against measles and rubella diseases among the six regions in Mindanao. But Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa warned of a possible measles outbreak in Mindanao, as the Department of Health (DOH) failed to reach its herd immunity target on the island. READ: DOH warns