WHO BACKS DOH OVER BAN ON MILK PRODUCTS FOR ONDOY CHILDREN

MANILA, 2 October 2009—The World Health Organization (WHO) today applauded the Philippines Department of Health for its efforts to prevent donations of milk products to infants and young children sheltering in evacuation centres in the wake of Typhoon Ondoy.
In a statement, WHO said donations of infant formula and other powdered milk products, while well-meaning, endanger [...]

WHO Commends DOH for Anti-A (H1N1) Efforts, Adopts Weekly Reporting System of Cases as Recommended by WHO

The Department of Health (DOH) today expressed gratitude to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the commendation it gave to the government agency for its swift and tireless efforts in dealing with the novel virus A (H1N1).
The WHO letter dated June 30, 2009 and signed by WHO Regional Director Dr. Shin Young-soo put on record [...]