The Department of Health (DOH) says Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa is on sick leave following knee replacement surgery. DOH spokesperson and undersecretary Albert Domingo confirmed the development, stating that Herbosa started his sick leave on July 6, 2026, to undergo the procedure. Domingo adds that the surgery goes well and that Herbosa is currently undergoing physical therapy and rehabilitation. During Herbosa’s leave, Domingo reports that he has been designated as officer-in-charge of the DOH, a routine process while the secretary is unavailable. The confirmations come as part of the DOH’s communication on Herbosa’s health status and expected recovery.
DOH confirms Herbosa on sick leave after knee replacement surgery
The Department of Health (DOH) says Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa is on sick leave following knee replacement surgery. DOH spokesperson and undersecretary Albert Domingo confirmed the develop...
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Key Points
- Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa is on sick leave after knee replacement surgery.
- DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo confirms the leave status.
- Herbosa started sick leave on July 6, 2026, and is undergoing physical therapy and rehabilitation.
- The knee replacement surgery is reported to have gone well.
- Albert Domingo is designated as officer-in-charge of the DOH while Herbosa is on leave.
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Herbosa on leave after knee replacement surgery
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Ted Herbosa is on sick leave following knee replacement surgery, Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson Albert Domingo confirmed on Saturday. “Secretary Herbosa started his sick leave [on] 6 July 2026 for knee replacement surgery. The procedure went well, and he is now undergoing physical therapy and rehabilitation,” Domingo said in a Viber message to the Inquirer. Domingo, also a DOH undersecretary, has been designated as the officer-in-charge of the agency while Herbosa remains on leave. READ: Teodoro tells DOH chief to examine Chinese scholars behind Batanes claim “Designating the chief of staff as OIC is routine. […]...Keep on reading: Herbosa on leave after knee replacement surgery
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DOH Sec. Ted Herbosa on sick leave for knee replacement surgery
Health Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa has been on sick leave for a knee replacement surgery, said Health Undersecretary Albert Domingo.
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