ANTI-DENGUE CAMPAIGN IN LRT
Health Secretary Enrique Ona explains to a young boy the Department of Health’s 4-S strategy against dengue because the population most affected by the disease are the 1-10 years age group. The DOH’s 4-S campaign includes Search and destroy all mosquito breeding sites, Seek early consultation once dengue is suspected, wear Self-protective clothing to prevent mosquito bites, and Say no to indiscriminate fogging, because there are certain conditions that should be observed during fogging operation. Assisting Secretary Ona is Light Railway Transit Authority Division Chief Mr. Joseph Hagos. From January to August 21 this year, dengue cases nationwide reached 62,503 with 465 deaths.
DOH LAUNCHES ‘D.E.N.G.U.E.’ STRATEGY
Press Release/1 September 2010
The Department of Health (DOH) today assured that many dengue cases, if mild, can be managed at home and not all cases require hospitalization even as the number of cases nationwide from January to August 21 now rose to 62,503.
This figure is 88.8% higher than last year’s 33,102 for the same period. There were 465 deaths recorded this year. Last year, there were 350 deaths.
ONA & KRIS VS AEDES
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona and Presidential sister Kris Aquino smashing the Aedes Aegypti mascot to show schoolchildren of Rosa Susano Elementary School in Novaliches, Quezon City that dengue can be defeated through correct information on how to prevent the disease. Secretary Ona also stressed the important role of media in conveying timely and correct messages to the public at the same time appreciated media’s help in the Department of Health’s campaign against dengue. Latest DOH record reveals that dengue cases as of August 14 now reached 54,659 with 429 deaths.
YOU & ME & MOMMY
We all support our breastfeeding mommies
Health Assistant Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial, during the breastfeeding press conference dubbed as “You, Me and Mommy” in support of breastfeeding mothers, stressing the need to revive the breastfeeding culture in the country as a child survival strategy to reduce infant mortality and improve the health status of every Filipino child. Ubial also urged all hospitals to become Mother-Baby Friendly in order to promote and sustain the breastfeeding practice. Also in photo from left to right are UNICEF Representative Vanessa Tobin, World Health Organization Country Representative Dr. Soe Nyunt-U and Ms. Nuriza Abeja, founder of Beauty, Brains, and Breastfeeding.
DOH, DepEd STARTS DENGUE SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
24 August 2010
The Department of Health and Department of Education today started the series of elementary school visits in Rizal Elementary School in Manila in order to inform children on the prevention of dengue and its signs and symptoms.
As of August 14, a total of 54,659 dengue cases were reported nationwide. This figure is 74.9% higher for the same period last year. There were 429 deaths recorded.
“Dengue is a disease more common during rainy season and affects mostly (77%) the 1-20 years age group,” Health Secretary Enrique Ona explained.
DENGUE CASES IN BACOLOD
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona recently visited Bacolod to personally assess the dengue situation in the city. Assisted by Congressman Anthony Golez and DOH-Region 6 Director Ariel Valencia, the health chief led the ceremonial installation of treated mosquito nets in one of the classrooms of Villa Esperanza Elementary School where dengue cases have reached an outbreak level. In his message, Ona reassured local residents that the Department of Health is doing its best to further control the mosquito-borne disease. He stressed that the most effective way to fight dengue is by practicing the Department of Health’s 4-S strategy consisting of search and destroy, self-protective measures, seek early treatment and say no to indiscriminate fogging.
LAWYERS AND DOCTORS LAUD COURT’S DENIAL OF CIGARETTE CO.’S INJUNCTION
Press Release/18 August 2010
Health and law professionals joined the Department of Health in celebrating a Parañaque court order that denied an injunction in a case filed against it by Telengtan Brothers and Sons, also known as La Suerte Cigar and Cigarette Factory. La Suerte questioned the DOH order requiring graphic health information on cigarette packs.
“This is a welcome development. Injunctions are issued to prevent injustice. Which is more unjust, the loss of profits to tobacco companies or the cancers and other deadly diseases that half their loyal customers will die of? People are only vaguely aware of the types of things they can get with cigarettes. The longer it takes to implement this requirement, the more people will get addicted before knowing the truth,” says Atty. Ipat Luna an environmental law expert and breastfeeding advocate.
FDA 47th ANNIVERSARY
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona, during the 47th anniversary of the revitalized Food and Drug Administration (FDA), inspecting the testing equipment of the agency. The new FDA mandate now spans the regulation and monitoring of medical devices, food supplements, herbal products, as well as the oversight of the scientific integrity of clinical trials. The law also gives the new FDA unprecedented authority to seize or ban health products found to be of dubious quality and has the potential to cause harm to the public.
COURT SAYS TO TOBACCO COMPANY: NO INJUNCTION to DOH AO
17 August 2010
The Department of Health won its first battle in what has become a long, drawn-out fight to protect the people’s right to health information.
The Regional Tiral Court of Paranaque City denied Telengtan Brothers and Sons’ application for an injunction against the implementation of Administrative Order (AO) No. 2010-0013 last July 22, 2010.
The AO requires tobacco manufacturers to put pictures of tobacco-related illnesses on cigarette packs, and prohibit manufacturers from using misleading descriptors on cigarettes, like “light”, “ultra-light” and “low tar”. It was issued in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and the World Health Framework Convention on Tobacco Control that was ratified five years ago.