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    Oct 23

    This , let’s revisit how the Philippines pulled off a logistical and public health feat in 2016: switching every dose of the trivalent vaccine in-country to a bivalent vaccine. Watch the full video of The Switch:

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  2. 19 hours ago

    Today, countries around the world agreed to the Declaration of Astana, vowing to strengthen their systems as an essential step toward achieving .

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    20 hours ago

    "Some of us are born to privilege. Some are born to deprivation. Health should not be the prize you win for climbing to the top of the pile. It should be the gift we’re all given, that enables us to realise our dreams & fulfil our potential"- at

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  4. 19 hours ago

    The landmark Alma Ata Declaration adopted 40 years ago put as a key to achieving . Watch this video as we pay tribute to individuals who shaped it and health workers who are continuously guided by it. Watch in full ➡

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  5. Retweeted
    Oct 24

    is a foundation for . It's the best way to ensure everyone everywhere receive services they need. Today, the 🌏 is uniting in Astana 🇰🇿 to recommit to strengthening primary health care.

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  6. Oct 24

    WHO Philippines joined the family and the in marking 73 years of partnership in today's celebration. The Philippines and the UN celebrated their longstanding partnership including the collaboration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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  7. Oct 23

    The Philippines 🇵🇭 has been since 2000. Let's make sure it stays that way! Visit your nearest health center to have your children vaccinated.

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  8. Oct 23

    to protect every child against the crippling and potentially fatal disease brought by . The Department of Health, with support of the WHO and other key partners, has committed to keep the Philippines polio-free.

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  9. Oct 23

    Today is ! The Philippines 🇵🇭 continues to bolster its efforts in keeping the country by giving the oral polio vaccine (OPV), along with the measles-rubella vaccine, to children below five years old though a supplemental immunization campaign. 📷: PIA

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  10. Retweeted
    Oct 23

    I am honoured and humbled to have met . We share a commitment to improving the health & wellbeing of the most vulnerable & marginalized –in both rich & poor countries. We both agree that health is a right, & should not be a privilege

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  11. Oct 23

    Lead is toxic. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimated that lead exposure accounted for 540,000 deaths in 2016. Lead damages: ➡ Brain ➡ Kidneys ➡ Liver ➡ Blood ➡ Reproductive system Lead paint must go!

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    Oct 23

    The 🇵🇭 Senate and House of Representatives today met with representatives of the DOH, PhilHealth, DOF, DBM, PCSO, Leagues of LGUs, and . to go through key provisions of SB 1896 and HB 5784 in preparation for the bill bicameral conference committee in November.

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  13. Oct 23

    People can become exposed to through occupational and environmental sources. There is no safe level of lead exposure!

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  14. Oct 23

    It's the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action. Join us in the call to around the world 🌏! Learn more:

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    Oct 22

    It's International Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead is a toxic metal whose widespread use has caused extensive environmental contamination and health problems in many parts of the world. There is NO safe level of lead exposure.

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  16. Oct 22

    The launch of serves as the soft launch of the mHealthPH platform on Facebook, which provides 24/7 virtual counseling support to quitters. There are plans to expand mHealth to other health programmes. Visit the mHealth Facebook page ➡

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  17. Oct 22

    "Let’s show the country that the staff of the Department of Health and its attached agencies are always first in line in championing living healthy lives," said Undersecretary Domingo during the 🚭 launch.

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  18. Oct 22

    The Philippine Department of Health, supported by WHO, launched the for smoking cessation in today's flag ceremony. 🚭 The launch was led by Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and Undersecretary Eric Domingo. WHO was represented by Dr Gawrie Galappaththy.

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    Oct 22

    🇵🇭 Department of Health, Center for Health Development Western Visayas MENTAL HEALTH FAIR Region 6. RA 11036 Mental Health Act (draft) Implementing Rules and Regulations Public Consultation

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  20. Oct 21

    : Up to 10 billion cigarettes are disposed of in the environment every day. Tobacco threatens the environment and your health. Say ! 🚭

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