A U.S. CDC and Jhpiego-led study in the Philippines identifies behavioral and social drivers affecting HPV vaccination, revealing high awareness but persistent practical barriers like parent availability and stock-outs.
More than 300 pregnant women benefited from free prenatal services, consultations, and essential care kits during the 22nd National Buntis Day Congress in Davao City, focusing on safe pregnancy and infant nutrition awareness.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao achieved a 91% vaccination coverage rate, the highest in Mindanao, during the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity from January 19 to February 24.
The Department of Health identifies deceptive tobacco and vape industry marketing as the primary cause of increasing vape consumption, calling for local ordinances to ban sales and use nationwide.
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The World Health Organization expresses deep concern over Israeli strikes on Iran's oil facilities, warning of severe health impacts on children and the elderly from potential contamination of food, water, and air.
Malnutrition remains a severe public health issue in the Philippines, with over 40% of children in Central Visayas stunted. Pediatricians emphasize the critical first 1,000 days for nutrition to prevent long-term learning and health impacts.
The Food and Drug Administration alerts the public to avoid fake anti-rabies vaccines, emphasizing the life-threatening risks of counterfeit products during Rabies Awareness Month.
The Department of Health reports 17 rabies cases from January to February 2026, a 65% decrease from 2025, with most from unvaccinated animals. The DOH emphasizes responsible pet ownership and immediate wound care.
The Department of Health reveals a sharp increase in HIV cases, with 19,764 new infections in 2025, marking a significant rise from previous years and highlighting ongoing transmission challenges.
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Southern Philippines Medical Center secures approval for major expansion, including increased bed capacity and a new Trauma Institute, alongside recent national recognitions for healthcare excellence.
Former Department of Health Secretary Dr. Alfredo Bengzon has died at age 91. He served as Health Secretary from 1986 to 1992 under President Corazon Aquino and championed the Generic Drugs Law.
The Changing Diabetes in Children program launches in Davao Region, offering free insulin, supplies, and education to children with type 1 diabetes, addressing high costs and access barriers.
Public health group Health Justice Philippines urges the National Government to implement a comprehensive vape ban, supported by the DOH, citing rising youth addiction and ineffective regulations.
The Provincial Health Office of Davao Oriental partners with Changing Diabetes in Children to establish insulin hubs providing free insulin, glucometers, and HbA1c testing for children aged 0-24 with Type 1 Diabetes across the province.
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Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa states the DOH will not impose penalties on parents who refuse or fail to vaccinate children, focusing instead on education campaigns to promote immunization safety.
The Department of Health warns that Mindanao remains vulnerable to a measles outbreak after a vaccination campaign fell short of its target, leaving over 500,000 children unprotected.
Cebu's Provincial Health Consultant announces collaboration with WHO delegation to enhance community-based tuberculosis testing, aiming to improve early detection and address the Philippines' high TB burden.
The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental has launched the Barangay First 1,000 Days Phase 3 Project, targeting over 32,000 beneficiaries across five municipalities to combat malnutrition and enhance food security through collaborative efforts.
Cebu Province, led by health consultant Dr. Nikki Catalan, partners with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. to implement a cancer care program focusing on early detection and local access for residents.
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The FDA announces intensified nationwide inspections focusing on storage, licensing, and documentation to ensure health product safety and compliance with regulations.
Bacolod City reports a 600% increase in leptospirosis cases from January to February 2026, with seven cases and one fatality. Health officials link the rise to flood exposure and poor sanitation, urging residents to seek prophylaxis and improve waste mana
The Department of Health fell short of its goal to vaccinate 2.8 million children in Mindanao, with 520,645 still unvaccinated, raising concerns about a potential measles outbreak.
In February 2026, 639 residents of Cebu Province received surgical and medical care through community missions, including 69 major operations and services for 624 patients across various localities.
PhilHealth officials in Central Visayas are calling on members, senior citizens, and indigent residents to register to access benefits under the Universal Health Care Act, including the Yakap primary care package and Gamot medication program.
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New data reveals child malnutrition is slowly declining in Central Visayas, but health officials warn that stunting still affects over 38,000 children under five. The regional stunting rate dropped to 6.26% in 2025, yet experts emphasize the long-term dev
Malnutrition rates among children under five in Central Visayas decreased in 2025, yet stunting persists as a major public health challenge, affecting 38,555 children across the region.
Lapu-Lapu City Hospital has successfully performed its first intraoperative cholangiography during gallbladder surgery using new C-arm technology, marking a significant advancement in local medical services and patient safety standards.
PSA-Davao data reveals a 2.6% drop in deaths for 2024, with heart disease, stroke, and cancer as leading causes. Maternal and infant deaths remain critical health challenges in the region.
The Department of Health reveals that 2,299,034 children under five in Mindanao have received measles-rubella vaccines, with the campaign extended to February 20, 2026.
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A 30-year-old man from Kampot province tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, marking Cambodia's first human case in 2026. He has recovered after treatment, with health officials investigating the source and distributing Tamiflu to contacts.
