Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (Screengrab from PTV) To further enhance healthcare accessibility across the country, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 23 announced its plans to procure additional mobile clinics following the successful distribution of initial units....
Recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy workforce to ensure the continued delivery of education services, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Monday, July 22, that he plans to hire at least one doctor for each office of the Department of Education (DepEd). DepEd Central Office...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, July 19 vowed to look into the legality of the purported transfer of around P90-billion worth of funds representing unused government subsidy for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) back to the National Treasury. Go, chairman of the...
Two senators on Wednesday, July 17 expressed concerns on the transfer and utilization of the reserve funds from Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to the unprogrammed fund of the national government supposedly to help fund other state services. “Although we understand...
Photo from Pixabay By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 16 said the Philippines has experienced a significant increase in dengue cases this year, marking a 19 percent rise compared to the same period last year. Based on the latest DOH data, from Jan. 1 to June 29,...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has filed a resolution urging the Department of Health (DOH) to foster and strengthen international collaboration with its foreign counterparts for medical cannabis. Padilla said that this is to harness expertise and expand research and development in a bid...
(Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) Has the Department of Health (DOH) finished its nationwide mapping of medical workers? Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte sure hopes so, as this would help ensure the quick distribution of...
By: Susan Bowerman M.S., RD, CSSD, CSOWM, FAND When it comes to men’s health and nutrition, many factors come into play. Because men tend to burn through calories a lot faster than women do, it can be tempting to assume that as long as a man isn’t overweight, all is well and good. Body...
In the culinary landscape of the Philippines, discerning meat connoisseurs are increasingly contemplating the essence of their beef choices. With a variety of options available, it's crucial to understand the distinctions between grain fed beef, imported beef, and grass fed beef. A nuanced...
Health professionals need tools as they implement their protocols and strategies in order to help patients heal or prevent diseases. Be it medicines and medical procedures for doctors, gym equipment, and exercise programs for fitness experts and so on. Registered nutritionist dietitians, like...
longer fight the cancer cells in their body, despite state of the art cancer treatment. What is needed to build immune cells? Protein, folate, vitamins B6 and B12, and more. Where do we get these nutrients? From food. Don’t say from supplements because chemically derived and isolated nutrients...
Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that affects individuals worldwide. It can prevent people from seeking the help they need and contribute to feelings of shame and isolation. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 450 million people currently suffer from mental health...
