468 recoveries, 31 deaths, and 411 cases in which 356 are for verification recorded today in the region. Data Update/Correction:– CAR 84528: Delisted – Reported in Other Region– CAR 85121: Delisted – Double Entry: Known Case– CAR 85140: Delisted – Double Entry: Known Case– CAR 85300: Delisted – Double Entry: Known Case– CAR 85303: Delisted continue reading : COVID-19 Regional Case Bulletin as of 9:30pm of October 17, 2021

DOH, USAID RenewHealth to Launch Lusog-Isip Mobile App for Mental HealthJoint Press Release | 15 October 2021 In celebration of National Mental Health Week, the Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with USAID RenewHealth, launched on October 15 Lusog-Isip, the first mobile application for mental health and self-care for Filipinos. Lusog-Isip was developed in response continue reading : DOH, USAID RenewHealth to Launch Lusog-Isip Mobile App for Mental Health

PEDIATRIC VACCINATION ROLL-OUT FOR 12 TO 17 Y.O. CHILDREN WITH COMORBIDITIES KICKS OFFPress Release | 15 October 2021 The National Government, together with the eight participating hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR), today commenced the pilot run of pediatric vaccination of 12 to 17 year old children with comorbidities, with the Department of Health continue reading : PEDIATRIC VACCINATION ROLL-OUT FOR 12 TO 17 Y.O. CHILDREN WITH COMORBIDITIES KICKS OFF

DOH: RETAINED INCOME OF DOH HOSPITALS AND OTHER UNITS USED FOR CONTINUED FACILITY AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTSPress Release | October 16, 2021 The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday clarified that the projected retained income for 2021 of its 98 implementing units is P16.9 billion, instead of P448 billion previously reported to the Department of Budget continue reading : DOH: RETAINED INCOME OF DOH HOSPITALS AND OTHER UNITS USED FOR CONTINUED FACILITY AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS

Ang mga bata na nasa edad 12 hanggang 17 taong gulang na may risk factors o comorbidities ay maaari nang mabakunahan kontra COVID-19! Sila ay parte na ng A3 priority group at tatawaging “Pediatric A3.” Narito ang mga dapat malaman tungkol sa Phase I ng pagbabakuna para sa Pediatric A3 population na isasagawa sa walong continue reading : Ang mga bata na nasa edad 12 hanggang 17 taong gulang na may risk factors o comorbidities ay maaari nang mabakunahan kontra COVID-19!

NOTE: All of the data presented in this bulletin are SOLELY BASED on the REPORTS that each Hospital submits to our Regulation, Licensing and Enforcement Division (RLED) team #BIDASolusyon | #WeRecoverAsOne | #WeRiseAsOne

DOH, WHO CONTINUE TRANSFORMING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TOWARDS BETTER CANCER CAREJoint Press Release | October 14, 2021 Manila, Philippines — “Cancer remains a national health priority of our government as it has profound socio-economic challenges and impact on individuals, families, communities, the entire healthcare system, and the economic gains of the country,” said Department of Health continue reading : DOH, WHO CONTINUE TRANSFORMING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TOWARDS BETTER CANCER CARE

ICYMI: DOH, UP COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, PDA, J&J JOIN HANDS TO MAKE ORAL HEALTH A PUBLIC PRIORITYJoint Press Release| 14 October 2021 The Department of Health (DOH), together with the University of the Philippines College of Public Health, Philippine Dental Association (PDA), and Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc., on October 08, 2021 conducted a continue reading : ICYMI: DOH, UP COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, PDA, J&J JOIN HANDS TO MAKE ORAL HEALTH A PUBLIC PRIORIT