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The fight against dengue is not for DOH alone to wage but for the whole country. One agency cannot win the war. It must be joined by the people. I welcome the positive steps the DOH has taken to defeat the epidemic. There is no magic pill against the virus. There is, however, a

If there’s an Earth Hour and a National Earthquake Drill Day—both effective in raising the national consciousness on climate change and disaster preparedness—then why can’t we have an “Anti-Dengue Day” to boost public awareness on the disease? “Never underestimate the power of

The actual number of dengue cases in the country during the first half of the year may be higher than the one reported by the Department of Health (DOH) if the number of reimbursement claims filed before the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is the basis. “There is

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has refiled his “One Town, One Doctor” bill, a novel scholarship program in which government funds the schooling of one medical student from a town – on the condition that when he becomes a doctor, he will serve his town for four years.