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DOH through the years

2006 - The Presidential Anti-Graft Commission recognized and awarded the DOH as the number one government agency in fighting corruption. DOH also topped in the Pulse Asia 3rd Quarter Survey as the number one government agency in terms of overall performance. 

Cervical cancer, also known as cancer of the cervix, is the second leading cause of death among Filipino women. In 2005, at least 10 Filipino women died from cervical cancer which is caused by the Human Papillomavirus or HPV. (2005 Facts and Estimates by the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc.) HPV is a common virus that affects men and women and some types can cause cervical cancer or abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix that could turn into cancer. 

The World Health Organization estimates 630 million people have HPV and there are up to 40 million cases of abnormal cervical cells and pre-cancers, which are conditions that may lead to cervical cancer.

Today, there are ways on how to prevent cervical cancer. A cervical cancer screening can save your life. Ask your doctor today for more information.

DOH Launches Cervical Cancer Prevention Month

The 1st World Malaria Day will be celebrated on April 25, 2008, a day of unified commemoration of the global effort to provide effective control of malaria around the world. The theme for World Malaria Day is “Malaria – a disease without borders”. This theme emphasizes the need for global collaboration in the fight against malaria, including the need for cross-border strategies, well documented good practice and coordinated action at all levels – international, regional, national and local. April 25 is a day of determination and optimism as the global community now has enough evidence that the fight against malaria can be won if partners come together and harmonize the efforts for an efficient collaboration of malaria control strategies to fight this dreaded disease.

Garantisadong Pambata is an institutionalized Preschoolers Health Campaign nationwide where a package of health services and relevant health information is delivered twice a year to under-5 year old children

Health Promotional Materials:
Leaflets for LGU | Leaflets for Mothers | Streamer

March is Rabies Awareness Month and September 28 is World Rabies Day!

Rabies is 100% fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system of humans and animals. It remains a serious public health problem in the country which causes the death of between 200 - 500 Filipinos annually, and the Philippines ranked No. 6 among the countries with the highest incidence of rabies in the world. A three-pronged approach – dog immunization, responsible pet ownership and dog-bite victim immunization – is still recommended for all government units to control rabies in their areas of responsibility.

Among the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) is the reduction of maternal mortality ratios by three-quarters and under-five mortality by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015.  This stems from the fact that pregnancy and childbirth are the leading causes of death, disease and disability among women of reproductive age in developing countries. 

Frequently Asked Questions on Leprosy

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease is a chronic,mildly communicable disease caused by infection from Mycobacterium leprae, a rod-shaped, acid-fast bacillus. It primarily affects the skin; the mucous membranes, especially those in the nose; and the peripheral nervous system.

Leprosy exacts a high physical and social toll. If left untreated, it can result in deformity and disability. In many societies, people with leprosy have been made outcasts from their communities.