WHO, DOH Target 12M Filipinos to be screened for Tuberculosis by 2026; Philippines aims to double budget for TB Services
Under the newly approved Philippine Strategic TB Elimination Plan Phase 2 (PhilSTEP2) 2025-2030, the Department of Health (DOH) aims to screen twelve million Filipinos nationwide b ...
Statement on WHO’s tobacco control work and governance
Tobacco remains one of the leading causes of preventable deaths globally. Here in the Philippines, tobacco kills around 100,000 people each year – more than 10 every hour.
Eastern Visayas Makes Strides in Reducing Adolescent Pregnancy by Strengthening Youth Leadership and Governance through UN joint efforts
Samar and Southern Leyte have taken important steps to reduce adolescent pregnancies and improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health through the Expanded Youth Leadership and ...
From the barangays to the city: Pasig builds inclusive urban health through community action
In Pasig City, community engagement is helping build a more inclusive, efficient, and responsive health governance framework that fosters healthier communities. As part of WHO Init ...
21 July 2023 | Spotlights
Village leaders support a stronger health care network in Davao Region
Turning local lessons into national action for cholera control
Strengthening Health Systems for Future Emergencies
Regional action for the prevention, preparedness and response to emerging arboviruses
Accelerating CRVS progress in the Western Pacific
Health taxes: Overcoming technical and political challenges, including illicit trade concerns, and lessons from country experience
WHO moves to expand access to lifesaving sickle cell treatment and care for children
Global action plan on rare diseases – process and next steps
African Traditional Medicine Day 2026: from research to reach, advancing health for all
Africa tobacco growing increases despite global decline
