In a statement, the DOH said the Nipah virus is a rare zoonotic disease, or one that originates from animals, with fruit bats identified as its primary reservoir.... Read full article
The project in question was for the construction of a road dike along the Mag-Asawang Tubig River in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, with a budget of PHP289,498,230.... Read full article
The southwest monsoon will bring strong to gale-force gusts over Ilocos Region, Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, Masbate, and Romblon. ... Read full article
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday reminded hospitals and health facilities to submit good claims to receive payments due their services.... Read full article
The Department of Health on Thursday assured the public that its delivery of services for different health conditions of Filipinos remains unimpeded despite the suspension of foreign aid from the United States.... Read full article
Kids with special conditions can have normal life amidst their situation, according to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician at the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. ... Read full article
In a report Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the country bagged the title along with the Best Tourism Promotion Partnership Award during the dive event held from Aug. 1 to 4.... Read full article
The activity was likely driven by the continued emission of hot volcanic gases at the Taal Main Crater and could be succeeded by similar events.... Read full article
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) increases health risks among senior citizens as they already have weakened immune systems, an infectious disease expert said on Friday.... Read full article
This September, the DOT will launch the “Muslim-Friendly Boracay,” an initiative in partnership with the local government of Malay, Aklan.... Read full article