Health and Lifestyle
Protect your hearing, pets against New Year's Eve noise
December 31, 2023, 6:42 pm
MANILA – Maricar Estor, 20, has been wearing earmuffs every New Year’s Eve for almost 17 years now as loud sounds due to the revelry cause her palpitation and pain in her ears. “I remember when I was younger, I cry when I hear firecrackers blasting and I’m even afraid to go out of the… Read More
PhilHealth to adjust benefit package rates in 2024
December 22, 2023, 8:08 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to adjust the rates of most of its benefit packages starting 2024. PhilHealth must adjusts its rates in order for members to cope with the increasing cost of medical care, PhilHealth president and chief executive officer… Read More
Measles, rubella cases up by 335% – DOH
December 22, 2023, 6:08 pm
MANILA – The country has logged 2,594 measles and rubella cases for the first 11 months of this year. In a message to reporters on Friday, the Department of Health (DOH) said data from Jan. 1 to Nov. 25 translates to a 335-percent increase, or from 596 cases in the same period last year.… Read More
Solon seeks probe into PH’s readiness vs. respiratory illness surge
December 19, 2023, 5:20 pm Updated on December 20, 2023, 11:05 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has filed a resolution seeking to know the country’s preparation in case of global rise of respiratory illness and surge of other diseases. Under his Senate Resolution (SR) No. 874, Villanueva noted that Chinese health authorities reported on… Read More
DOH: Eat healthy this holiday season
December 15, 2023, 8:22 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reminded Filipinos to consume healthful food and drinks during the holidays to avoid non-communicable illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. “Eat a balanced, well-moderated and varied diet. Let’s limit ‘ma’ foods -- maalat,… Read More
DOH: Slight uptick in Covid-19 cases due to holidays
December 15, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – The slight increase in the number of Covid-19 cases is due to the holiday season when reunions among friends and families abound, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday. Saying Covid-19 is now just one of the illnesses that cause respiratory tract infection, Health Secretary… Read More
Cua: PBBM admin ready to give assistance to HIV patients
December 14, 2023, 10:53 am
MANILA – Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairperson Junie Cua on Thursday urged Filipinos infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) not to hesitate to seek treatment as the government, including the PCSO, is ready to provide the necessary assistance. This after the… Read More
Victorias City offers psychosocial support for residents, employees
December 11, 2023, 9:05 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The City of Victorias in Negros Occidental is providing free counseling services to its residents and employees needing psychosocial support in line with the city government’s advocacy that mental health matters. “Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, through the City Culture and… Read More
PH health system still at low risk despite hike in new Covid cases
December 6, 2023, 7:41 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said the country’s healthcare system capacity remains at low risk despite an increase in the number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections. Covid-19 cases have been steadily rising in the recent weeks with 1,340 weekly… Read More
Scientist raises concerns about unverified probiotic products
December 5, 2023, 9:03 pm
LAOAG CITY - A scientist from the University of the Philippines - Los Baños has cautioned consumers on the proliferation of health and wellness products that allegedly promote health benefits despite the lack of scientific evidence. Dr. Rodney H. Perez, in a presentation at the start of the… Read More
Choose safe toys, healthy food to celebrate Christmas, Bicolanos urged
December 5, 2023, 8:51 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – With just 20 days to go before Christmas Day and parties are being held left and right, the Department of Health (DOH)-5 (Bicol) has urged the public to choose healthy food and to buy safe and age-appropriate toys as gifts for children. In a press conference on Tuesday, Arlene… Read More
Pre-exposure prophylaxis could prevent HIV infection by 99%
December 1, 2023, 6:45 pm
MANILA – Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or the use of antiretroviral (arv) drugs by people who do not have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection decreases the acquisition of the disease by 99 percent if done correctly. In his speech at the World AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)… Read More
DOH: Measures in place vs. possible hike in respiratory illnesses
November 29, 2023, 4:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said measures are in place against possible increase of respiratory illness cases nationwide. The agency made the statement following reports on the uptick of respiratory illnesses in northern China. The DOH reiterated that there is no need… Read More
Palawan health execs plan decisive push to rid of malaria
November 29, 2023, 1:04 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — Members of the province’s health sector have come together to plot a roadmap for the total eradication of malaria, a recalcitrant disease that still haunts isolated communities here. Malaria has been eradicated in all parts of the Philippines except for Palawan,… Read More
PhilHealth hikes benefits for stroke patients
November 28, 2023, 4:43 pm
MANILA — State insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the benefits for people suffering from stroke. In a public advisory, the PhilHealth said stroke patients spend a high cost for treatment expenses and recovery. The state insurer increased the benefit… Read More
Puerto Princesa molecular lab cited for best practices during pandemic
November 17, 2023, 8:32 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — This city's molecular diagnostic laboratory received accolades from the Department of Health (DOH) for its outstanding performance in service delivery. City Information Officer Richard Ligad said on Friday that the laboratory earned the distinction as one of the best… Read More
Healthy lifestyle as part of intervention for diabetic patients
November 16, 2023, 8:29 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in the Ilocos Region (DOH-CHD-1) regularly conducts free mobile diabetic screening tests and promotes healthy lifestyle as part of the interventions to curb the rising diabetes cases in the region. In a phone… Read More
DOH verifying alleged leaked Covid-19 vax data
November 14, 2023, 4:44 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said it is verifying the alleged leak of the country’s Covid-19 vaccination data stored in the World Health Organization (WHO). In a statement, the DOH confirmed that it had received reports that such data was compromised and leaked. “The… Read More
DOH kicks off immunization drive vs. cervical cancer in Pampanga
November 10, 2023, 7:58 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Health - Central Luzon (DOH-3) on Friday launched a vaccination and information campaign against human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among girls aged 9 to 13 for a cervical cancer-free future. The kickoff activity of the "Pampanga SHIELD… Read More
DOH: P50.56-B health emergency allowance released as of Nov. 3
November 8, 2023, 9:45 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has released a total of PHP50.56 billion health emergency allowance (HEA) to health care workers (HCWs) as of Nov. 3, 2023. In a statement, the DOH noted that the amount include a PHP4-billion increase due to the recent allotment from… Read More
