World Health Organization Philippines

16/02/2026

This Lunar New Year, stay safe from , , or other respiratory illnesses.

Follow these tips to help protect yourself and your loved ones:

🤧Cover coughs and sneezes with a bent elbow or a tissue
🏠Stay home if you feel unwell
💉If travelling, make sure your vaccinations are up to date

15/02/2026

As part of the ongoing Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity in the Philippines, WHO teams conducted field monitoring in Maguindanao del Sur and del Norte.

Through Rapid Convenience Monitoring, over 500 households were assessed to identify unvaccinated children, understand reasons for missed doses, and plan follow-up actions. Strong barangay support and house-to-house strategies are helping to improve coverage, while continued supervision and health education remain essential.

WHO also visited Cotabato City and Lanao del Sur to strengthen microplanning, cold chain management, and vaccine safety across BARMM.

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!💖
Today, and always, look after yourself. Remember, sexual health is much more than physical.
It encompasses:
✅ Respect
✅ Pleasure 🍆🍑💦
✅ Safety
✅ Freedom from coercion, discrimination and violence

13/02/2026

Each year, millions of Filipinos are affected by foodborne illness.

Learn how stronger coordination across government and partners is helping the Philippines prepare for food safety emergencies and protect public health through its first National Food Safety Crisis Management Plan.

Read more in the comments 👇

13/02/2026

Strengthening food safety beyond the plate 🍽️

In January 2026, government agencies and partners worked together to finalize the Philippines’ first National Food Safety Crisis Management Plan. This supports stronger preparedness and coordinated action during food safety emergencies.

12/02/2026

Feeling the Valentine’s day vibe yet? It’s a day to celebrate love in all its forms.

Whether you are treating yourself or sharing moments with someone you care, make health count. 💗

11/02/2026

REMEMBER: Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu

ALWAYS seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.

REMEMBER: Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu

ALWAYS seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics

10/02/2026

Hindi pumipili ang hamon sa kalusugang pangkaisipan 🧠

Anuman ang antas sa buhay o propesyon, mahalagang kilalanin na ang mental health ay bahagi ng pangkalahatang kalusugan ng bawat isa. Sa tamang kaalaman at suporta, mas nagiging bukas ang mga komunidad sa pag-unawa, malasakit, at paghingi ng tulong 🤝

Tandaan: Walang health kung walang mental health.

10/02/2026

Regular physical activity has significant benefits for health.

It can decrease people's risk of:
💔 Cardiovascular diseases
💔 Cancers
💔 Diabetes type 2
💔 Dementia

Every move counts!

09/02/2026

Isang mahalagang hakbang para sa mas matatag na komunidad 🧠🤝

Pinagtitibay ng World Health Organization, katuwang ang Department of Health, ang suporta sa mga inisyatibang naglalayong isama ang kalusugang pangkaisipan sa pang-araw-araw na serbisyong pangkalusugan.

Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos, mas napapalapit ang maayos, inklusibo, at napapanahong mental health support para sa lahat 🌱

09/02/2026

The Philippines–WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2025–2028 was accepted by the Department of Health and introduced during today’s flag ceremony, outlining shared priorities for continued collaboration to strengthen health systems and advance universal health coverage in the Philippines.

In his remarks, the Secretary of Health Ted Herbosa emphasized the World Health Organization as a strong and trusted partner of the Department of Health, underscoring the value of this partnership under the leadership of Dr Eunyoung Ko.

08/02/2026

Bakit male/female ang category sa HIV data? Pwede bang mas inclusive? 🏳️‍🌈

In this episode of Lahat Sagot, DOH Secretary Dr. Ted Herbosa and WHO Representative to the Philippines Dr. Eunyoung Ko explain why male and female are used in medical records—and how more inclusive data helps give a clearer picture for better HIV programs and interventions.

🎥 Watch the full episode on FB and Youtube to learn more about HIV prevention, testing, and care in the Philippines. Link in the comments!