Health and Lifestyle
Cervical cancer preventable, treatable: health expert
August 28, 2019, 5:57 pm
MANILA -- In the past, people cringe and crumble upon hearing the word "cancer" as it means a looming end to one's life. While many technological breakthroughs and advancements in the field of medicine have been invented, only a few people are aware that this disease popularly known as the 'Big C'… Read More
Measles cases in Calabarzon decreasing: DOH
August 27, 2019, 4:24 pm
MANILA -- The number of measles cases in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) continues to decrease amid reports of increased deaths from the disease in the first half of the year, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. In an interview with the Philippine… Read More
'A lot of work' needed to address PH teen pregnancy woes
August 23, 2019, 2:14 pm
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday the government still had "a lot of work to do" in addressing teen pregnancy despite its decreasing rate. “While there is (a) downward trend in the rate of adolescent or teenage pregnancy, it should not be missed that the rate in the… Read More
WHO calls for urgent research on microplastics
August 22, 2019, 8:07 pm
ANKARA – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday called for further research on the health impacts of microplastics following the release of latest findings on microplastics in drinking water. "We urgently need to know more about the health impact of microplastics because they are… Read More
DOH upholds permanent ban on Dengvaxia
August 22, 2019, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) said it denied the appeal of Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. to reverse the ruling of the Food and Drug Administration to permanently ban the use of Dengvaxia in the country. In a statement on Thursday, DOH Sec. Francisco Duque III said it upheld FDA's action on… Read More
Aurora residents urged to practice '4S' vs. dengue
August 21, 2019, 8:30 pm
BALER, Aurora—The Provincial Health Office (PHO) is urging residents in this province to follow the "4S" strategy against dengue as cases of the mosquito-borne viral illness reached a total of 1,234 from January to August 13 this year. Dr. Luisito G. Teh, Provincial Health Officer II, told the… Read More
Patients groups urge gov't to lift ban on dengue vaccines
August 21, 2019, 11:25 am
MANILA -- An alliance of patients’ organizations on Tuesday called on the government to lift the ban on dengue vaccines to give patients access to medicines and prevent the further spread of the disease amid the declaration of a national dengue alert. In a statement, the Philippine Alliance of… Read More
Dengue on a downtrend in Western Visayas
August 19, 2019, 8:37 pm
ILOILO CITY – Dengue cases in Western Visayas are on the decline but remain above the epidemic threshold, data from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) showed. In a press conference on Monday, DOH-CHD 6… Read More
'Telemedicine' launched in Pampanga
August 19, 2019, 6:55 pm
BACOLOR, Pampanga -- The provincial government of Pampanga on Monday tested the "telemedicine” medical facility that enables patients to consult medical specialists via two-way video conferencing. Dr. Mar Jaochico, head of the provincial health office, led the pilot test of telemedicine for… Read More
DOH kicks off synchronized polio vaccination in Manila
August 19, 2019, 3:36 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday launched the synchronized polio vaccination campaign to address threats of resurgence of the disease. During the campaign's launch at Barangay 393 in Manila City, DOH Undersecretary Eric Domingo said polio is a highly infectious disease that can… Read More
DOH to treat 2.5M TB patients by 2022
August 19, 2019, 1:49 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) vowed to find and treat 2.5 million tuberculosis patients by 2022 to end the high burden of the disease in the country. “For years, many Filipinos have suffered from TB. We all need to accelerate our efforts to end TB in the Philippines,” Health… Read More
DOH lauds approval of bill on higher alcohol tax
August 15, 2019, 9:48 am
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday lauded the House Committee on Ways and Means for the approval of House Bill No. 1026, which seeks to increase taxes on alcohol products. The panel, by a 43-0 vote, on Tuesday adopted for plenary consideration the bill, which seeks to give… Read More
Group sees quality healthcare via legit speech pathologists
August 14, 2019, 6:22 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Association of Speech Pathologists (PASP) on Wednesday said delivery of high-quality healthcare through legitimate and trained speech-language pathologists can now be promoted with the enactment of Republic Act 11249 or the Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Act. On Mar. 22,… Read More
Group lauds House committee for approving sin tax on alcohol
August 14, 2019, 8:26 am
MANILA -- A group on Tuesday lauded the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means for the approval of the tax rate hike on alcoholic beverages. “We welcome the decision of the House Ways and Means Committee to prioritize the alcohol tax increase. This reform will be effective in… Read More
DOH officials lead 'search and destroy' vs. dengue
August 13, 2019, 5:42 pm
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and other officials of the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday led the "search and destroy" activity inside its headquarters as part of its anti-dengue campaign. During the activity, Duque inspected the different areas inside the DOH compound which… Read More
Health exec tells dengue victims to seek immediate treatment
August 13, 2019, 3:03 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The City Health Office (CHO) advised residents on Tuesday to seek immediate consultation and treatment in rural health units and hospitals at the first onset of fever to ensure the early detection of possible dengue infection. Dr. Rochelle Oco, CHO chief, issued the call in… Read More
Optimistic people sleep better, longer
August 13, 2019, 2:59 pm
CHICAGO -- A study of young and middle-aged adults posted on the website of the University of Illinois (UI) on Wednesday found that people who are the most optimistic tend to be better sleepers. The researchers at UI studied more than 3,500 people aged 32-51. The participants included people in… Read More
Bataan village starts cleanup drive vs. dengue
August 11, 2019, 2:29 pm
SAMAL, Bataan -- A massive cleanup drive kicked off Saturday in a village here as part of efforts to wipe out the possible breeding sites of dengue-carrying mosquitoes At least 40 people including teachers, parents of schoolchildren and members of the barangay council conducted a search and… Read More
Angeles City intensifies drive vs. dengue
August 8, 2019, 9:03 pm
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga —– The city government here continues its massive cleanup and fumigation in the various barangays despite the decline in the number of dengue cases. Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. said he ordered the City Health Office to monitor the city's 33 barangays and to form two teams… Read More
DOH launches simultaneous anti-dengue drive in C. Visayas
August 8, 2019, 7:35 pm
CEBU CITY -- The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) Center for Health Development launched the "Sabayang 4 O'clock Habit para Deng-Get Out" program in the region on Wednesday here. Health Regional Director Jaime Bernadas ordered all DOH-7 personnel to go out of their respective… Read More
