Dengue cases in the Philippines dropped by 56% in the first five months of 2026, according to the DOH, following stronger community clean-up drives and prevention efforts. Still, the public is urged to stay alert and continue protecting homes from mosquito breeding sites. Read more »
Free TB care is within reach—PhilHealth expands coverage to ease costs and push for early detection among Filipinos. Read more »
Filipino-American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 98th Academy Awards by becoming the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public on Wednesday, January 28, that it is ready to respond to potential cases of the Nipah virus (NiV), following confirmed infections in West Bengal, India. The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is actively monitoring airports and seaports to prevent the virus from entering the country. Read more »
The rise of the "superflu" is a timely reminder that the simple health habits we learned during COVID are lessons worth keeping, not forgetting. Read more »
PH health experts are calming fears over the so-called “super flu”! All 63 reported cases have recovered, and doctors say it’s just a variant of the usual flu—nothing new, nothing to panic about. Learn what symptoms to watch for and what your phlegm color might actually mean. Read more »
