No disease outbreak in typhoon-hit areas — DOH-11

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/ 5 January) — The concerted efforts of the Department of Health-Region 11 (DOH-11), local government units and non-government organizations have prevented any disease outbreak in areas affected… »

Zambo New Year revelry injuries: stray bullets, 3; firecrackers, 40

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 3 Jan) – The City Health Office here has so far recorded three injuries caused by stray bullets and 40 more from firecrackers during the revelries… »

With rising injuries, DOH-12 warns anew against use of firecrackers

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/28 December)– The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 12 or the Soccsksargen Region cautioned anew residents against the use of firecrackers and related materials as the… »

City health office says HIV infection in GenSan rising

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/23 October) — The incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV infection here has continued to increase in the last several months, with at least a positive… »

DOH to manufacture 2 more herbal drugs next year

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/ 20 October) – The Department of Health’s drug-making unit would begin manufacturing two more herbal drugs from the list of 10 certified herbal plants in the country.… »

DOH OKs regional drug rehab center in Region 12

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/19 October)– The Department of Health (DOH) has endorsed for implementation the proposed development of a drug rehabilitation center for Region 12 or the Soccsksargen Region in… »

Campaign for breastfeeding heightened

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/22 July) – Although 86 percent of mothers in Region XI breastfeed their newborn babies, the percentage is declining as the months progress, according to Terry Cungson, regional… »

Kidapwan City: Tigdas Vaccination

A child grimaces in pain as a health worker administers an anti-measles vaccine shot in Kidapawan City. MindaNews photo by Geonarri Solmerano

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