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June 25, 2020 |
5:00 PM |
DOH issues Press Release: DOH launches substance abuse 1550 Helpline
In the spirit of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Department of Health (DOH) officially launched the Substance Abuse Helpline 1550 to ensure unhampered access to professional assistance for substance abuse amid mobility restrictions due to the community quarantine. In collaboration with the Dangerous Drugs Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (DDAPTP), the hotline will provide support and intervention to Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUDs), their families and the public. Moreover, the hotline was established to heighten awareness to the public and to allow easy access to information regarding substance abuse related problems, despite the pandemic... |
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June 24, 2020 |
5:00 PM |
DOH issues Press Release: Personal care services intensify health, sanitation protocols amid COVID-19
With personal care establishments such as salons and barbershops resuming operations, the prescribed health and sanitation protocols have now been integrated into their operations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of their customers. In the Department of Health’s (DOH) June 24 Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser, Health OIC-Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire featured the innovations implemented in the personal care services sector with experts and representatives of salons, barbershops, and the cosmetics industry. The industry representatives shared how they are all working together in implementing the health and safety guidelines mandated by the DOH and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)... |
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June 23, 2020 |
4:00 PM |
DOH issues Press Release: Convenience, gas retail giants promote adoption of safety measures
The Department of Health (DOH) emphasized the observance of stringent health protocols as Filipinos begin frequenting gas stations and convenience stores with the easing quarantine restrictions. In today’s media forum, Health OIC-Undersecretary Dr. Marie Rosario Singh-Vergeire discussed with Pilipinas Shell Vice President for Retail Randy Del Valle and 7-Eleven Philippines President and CEO Victor Paterno the responsibility of the private sector to adhere to the government’s prescribed health protocols, and welcomed collaboration for solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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June 22, 2020 |
5:00 PM |
DOH issues Press Release: DOH: Stress management and social solidarity vital to pandemic response
The pandemic has taken a toll on the lives of many Filipinos, impacting both the psychological and social well-being of many who are still adapting to the current circumstances. In today’s Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser, Health OIC-Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and health social scientist Dr. Nina Castillo-Carandang discussed the importance of recognizing the various challenges and stressors that contribute to anxiety. According to them, self-awareness of one’s mental condition is a key aspect in the search for “Kagalingan”, or well-being, happiness, and health... |
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June 18, 2020 |
5:00 PM |
DOH issues Press Release: DOH promotes injury prevention, improved safety protocols for children
With Filipino children spending time at home due to the pandemic, parents now pay more attention to the safety of their children. In light of the National Safe Kids Week, Department of Health (DOH) OIC-Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and OIC-Children’s Health and Development Division Chief Dr. Anthony Calibo discussed how parents can keep their children safe, as well as what to do in case of an emergency... |
