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DSWD, DOH kick off implementation of project to address undernutrition in PH

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Department of Social and Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Department of Health (DOH) Officer-in-Charge Secretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, led the launching of the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) aimed at addressing child undernutrition and stunting in the Philippines, on Wednesday, March 29, …

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DOH, USAID Bring Primary Health Care Services to Tondo

Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, together with United States Agency for International Development Missions Director Ryan Washburn and USAID officials, today led the “Healthy at Happy sa Barangay 20: A walkthrough in slums of Tondo” event in Tondo, Manila, to hold activities that promote health and wellness in the community. Covering the seven …

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DOH Partners With NGAs, LGUs, CSOs, Private Sector for Active Transport

In celebration of the National Bicycle Day, OIC Health Undersecretary Beverly Ho, together with Metro Manila CHD Director Gloria Balboa, today joined Sec. Jaime Bautista and other key representatives at the Bike Lane Awards organized by the IATF TWG on Active Transport to showcase and recognize efforts of different stakeholders to promote cycling and other …

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DOH, USAID Fortify Partnership to Ensure Healthy Learning Institutions for Children

Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire today attended the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Healthy and Safe Back to School Event graced by US Second Gentleman Mr. Douglas Emhoff, USAID Deputy Chief of Mission Ms. Heather Variava, USAID Mission Director Mr. Ryan Washburn, Caloocan City Mayor Dale Malapitan, Metro Manila Center for …

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DOH, BARMM MOH To Unite to Ensure Universal Health Care

Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, together with FICT Undersecretary Dr. Abdullah Dumama Jr, today met with BARMM Minister of Healty Dr. Rizaldy Piang to discuss ways to strengthen partnerships to ensure delivery of quality healthcare services in the region. During the meeting, the MOH-BARMM raised some concerns such as the need to have …

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DOH OIC Directs Upgrading of Soccsksargen General Hospital From Infirmary to Level 1 Hospital

To ensure the accessibility of quality healthcare services for the people in the community, OIC Health Secretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire inspected the readiness of SOCCSKSARGEN General Hospital (SGH) to upgrade from an Infirmary Hospital to a Level 1 Hospital, in order to accommodate more patients and expand service provision to neighboring areas. During the inspection, …

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DOH OIC Rallies Support of Maguindanao Heads to Implement Primary Care and Address SDH

Following reports of increases in Food and Water-borne Disease (FWBD) cases, and in line with the recent activation of the IACEH, DOH OIC Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire met with local chief executives from the provincial government, as well as from various municipalities in the province of Maguindanao to discuss the effects of tropical storm #PaengPH and …

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