Health Event Update – 21 May 2018
Health Information Update (Jan. 5-16, 2018)
Health Information Update Source: WHO, Event Information Site for IHR National Focal Event Updates: 05-16 January 2018
BOQ Going Online!
The Bureau of Quarantine (BoQ) has taking every opportunity to improve its services as it gears to be country’s prime travel medicine bureau. The BoQ has been known to be the solely WHO authorized in the country to administer Yellow Fever vaccine and issue International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) to international travelers. The Bureau’s vaccination continue reading : BOQ Going Online!
BoQ Cebu with Pink Orchid Award from the DOH
Initiatives and efforts for smoke-free campaign is once again recognized thru the Red Orchid Awards. Red Orchid Awards was conceptualized to promote a tobacco-free work environment by discouraging tobacco use. This year, the Bureau of Quarantine – Cebu was nominated and has been conferred a Pink Orchid Award for its collective efforts in transforming the continue reading : BoQ Cebu with Pink Orchid Award from the DOH
BoQ Lead the DOH Taskforce Paliparan for ASEAN Summit 2017
The Bureau of Quarantine (BoQ) led the Taskforce Paliparan to address health emergency needs during the arrival and departure of the ASEAN Summit delegates in the country. The Taskforce Paliparan with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) collaboratively worked towards formulating airport protocols on medical emergency management continue reading : BoQ Lead the DOH Taskforce Paliparan for ASEAN Summit 2017
Health Information Update: August 2, 2017
Health Information Update Source: WHO, Event Information Site for IHR National Focal Event Updates: 02 August 2017
Revised Policy on Vessel Inspection and the Issuance of Ship Sanitation Certificate
All Station Chiefs, Concerned Government Agencies, Ship Operators, Shipping Agents and Others Concern
Considered to be one of the oldest government agencies, Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is the health authority and a line bureau of the Department of Health (DOH). BOQ is mandated to ensure security against the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, emerging diseases and public health emergencies of international concern (PHEIC).