Ep. 46 | Where are we with the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Duque open to PhilHealth’s privatization
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said that he is open to the proposal to privatize the beleaguered Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) as a solution to finally stop corruption.
DoH: Polio back in PH after 19 years
Polio, an infectious disease that spreads rapidly, can cause paralysis and, on rare occasions, can be fatal. There is no cure for polio—it can only be prevented with multiple doses of polio vaccines that have long been proven safe and effective.
Leyte declares state of calamity due to dengue
This is the first time Leyte was placed under a state of calamity due to the deadly virus.
Three provinces under state of calamity due to dengue
South Cotabato, Zamboanga Sibugay and Cavite provinces were declared under the state of calamity after reported cases of dengue from January 1 to July 13, 2019 reached alarming proportions