Health and Lifestyle
WHO to member states: Limit Dengvaxia use
December 14, 2017, 7:28 pm
MANILA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday advised its member countries to limit the use of the controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia only to those who had contracted the disease. "Dengvaxia prevents disease in the majority of vaccine recipients but it should not be administered to… Read More
West Visayas dengue cases drop by 64%
December 14, 2017, 6:43 pm
ILOILO CITY --The Department of Health in Western Visayas reported on Thursday that the number of dengue cases in Western Visayas has dropped by 64 percent. Reynilyn Reyes, head of the family, health and nutrition cluster of DOH-6, said that from January 1 to November 26 this year, a total of… Read More
Seasonal flu kills up to 650,000 people worldwide every year: study
December 14, 2017, 2:44 pm
WASHINGTON -- Seasonal flu kills between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide every year, a new analysis of data from 47 countries suggested Wednesday. The number is higher than the previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000, according to the study published by the Lancet, which excludes deaths… Read More
Medical society on dengue prevention: Back to basic strategies
December 13, 2017, 12:11 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID), amid the Dengvaxia issue, called on the public to return to the basic strategies on preventing mosquito-borne diseases. "With all these issues, let us not forget the measures we do – surveillance, vector control,… Read More
Dengvaxia did not reach Palawan, assures local health office
December 11, 2017, 4:15 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The Department of Health’s (DOH) dengue vaccination program which used the controversial Dengvaxia did not reach Palawan. This was assured Monday morning in a phone interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) by Dr. Peter Hew Curameng, chief of DOH provincial… Read More
More Manileños benefit from Turkish friendship
December 9, 2017, 7:17 pm
FREE WHEELCHAIRS. Aside from free medical check-up, Manileños who attended a medical mission conducted by Turkish International Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), in partnership with Manila City government, receive wheelchairs.MANILA --Thousands of Manileños in Tondo, Manila have… Read More
DOH intensifies rehab efforts in Marawi
December 9, 2017, 11:15 am
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is stepping up its efforts to help rebuild the war-torn city of Marawi. In a news release issued Friday, the department said that as Marawi enters its seventh week of freedom from the Maute terrorist group, the DOH continues to respond to health challenges… Read More
No letup in fight vs. malaria in Mimaropa
December 8, 2017, 5:59 pm
DOH-MIMAROPA Regional Director Eduardo Janairo (left) and Ynna Lauron-Doblado (right) of the Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) hold oversized mosquito models as they visit one of the exhibits during the 9th Malaria Congress held in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on November 29, 2017.… Read More
Global population affected by dementia to triple in 30 years: WHO
December 8, 2017, 8:46 am
GENEVA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday that as the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to triple by 2050, undermining both social and economic development. Dementia is a general term for several diseases that are mostly progressive,… Read More
PNoy should clarify dengue vaccine mess: Duque
December 7, 2017, 11:30 pm
MANILA – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Thursday called on former President Benigno S. Aquino III to come forward and clarify the mass dengue vaccination program that was implemented during his term. In a television interview, Duque said it would be better if Aquino would help shed… Read More
Ubial on continuing the dengue vaccination program: No regrets
December 7, 2017, 6:57 pm
MANILA -- Former health secretary, Dr. Paulyn Ubial, broke her silence on Thursday, saying she does not regret continuing the dengue vaccination program. "No regrets. Science is dynamic. We make decisions based on best current available information. If the information today was known then, I would… Read More
QC launches HIV/AIDS awareness campaign for youths
December 7, 2017, 3:41 pm
MANILA -- The Quezon City government on Wednesday boosted its investment on health as it led the distribution of reference materials on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to the Department of Education (DepEd) QC School Division Office. QC Mayor Herbert Bautista presented the reference… Read More
Those responsible for Dengvaxia mess to be held liable: Duque
December 6, 2017, 2:57 pm
MANILA – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has assured that those responsible for the dengue vaccine mess would be held accountable. "Once it is proven that there were information that were not fully disclosed but were factors in these latest developments, someone will surely be held… Read More
DOH relaunches ‘Iwas Paputok’, eyes zero injury from firecrackers
December 5, 2017, 12:53 pm
MANILA -- Various government agencies led by the Department of Health (DOH) and private groups on Monday relaunched “Oplan: Iwas Paputok” in the hope of achieving zero firecracker-related injury this coming New Year. DOH Undersecretary Gerardo Bayugo took the opportunity to remind the public… Read More
Sanofi Pasteur vows to cooperate on 'Dengvaxia' review
December 4, 2017, 6:23 pm
MANILA -- Sanofi Pasteur on Monday assured its full support to the progress of the review that will be done by experts and the Department of Health (DOH) on Dengvaxia and in the delivery of proper information campaign on dengue vaccine especially in areas where the vaccination was carried out. "Sa… Read More
DOH puts on hold dengue vaccination program
December 2, 2017, 12:33 am
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday announced that it was putting on hold its dengue vaccination program until experts are able to review new developments on the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine. This developed after DOH on Nov. 29, received an information from Dengvaxia manufacturer,… Read More
Close to 2,000 new HIV cases in July-Aug. 2017
November 30, 2017, 12:51 pm
MANILA – A total of 1,962 people, mostly male, were found to be infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in July and August this year, the Department of Health’s (DOH) Epidemiology Bureau reported. Of the figure, 858 cases were recorded in July and 1,104 in August, according to the… Read More
DOH targets malaria-free Palawan by 2020
November 30, 2017, 12:31 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The Department of Health (DOH)-MIMAROPA is optimistic that the province of Palawan can attain its target of being malaria-free by 2020, said Regional Director Dr. Eduardo Janairo. Janairo, who is in this city for the National Malaria Awareness Day-9th Malaria… Read More
Dengue cases down in Zamboanga
November 29, 2017, 8:09 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The City Health Office has reported a continued downtrend in dengue cases since August until October this year. City Health Officer Rodelin Agbulos on Wednesday said cases of dengue this year are as follows: August, 185; September, 108; October, 266; and, November, 41. Agbulos… Read More
8 reported leprosy cases in Palawan to be verified
November 29, 2017, 7:25 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Regional health authorities are set to verify new reports of leprosy affecting eight people in a southern Palawan town. DOH-MIMAROPA Regional Director Eduardo Janairo said Wednesday morning that although the report about the affected residents in Rizal town has not… Read More
