Bicol Saro Partylist Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan on Wednesday, May 1, pressed for the passage of the bill that would impose stringent penalties, including life imprisonment, against those responsible for the large-scale manufacture, sale, and possession of counterfeit...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday, April 30, told senators that he had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes happening in the medical industry. That is, until the issue was raised before the Senate, and senators have...
With recent outbreaks, such as pertussis, and the Philippines' ranking among the top five countries with the highest number of zero-dose children, experts underscore the “urgent requirement” for ongoing vaccination advocacy and action. Photo from the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association...
The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) unveiled its "The Power of Innovation" report on Wednesday, Nov. 22, detailing the knowledge and perspectives gained by the private sector after the Covid-19 global pandemic. The report highlights the contributions of the...
The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) reminded the public of the importance of vaccination as this can help prevent certain diseases. In a statement, PHAP said that vaccines are “cost-effective and are one of the core components of preventive health services...
Private hospitals are prepared for the possible increase in the admission of patients with firecracker-related injuries in light of the New Year celebrations according to a health expert. (Unsplash) Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi) President Dr. Jose Rene De Grano, in a...
The government should prioritize improving the Philippines' healthcare system as this is also one of the factors in promoting economic growth, health professionals said. (FILE PHOTO) Prioritizing health has become an important matter amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Pharmaceutical and Healthcare...
Various transport groups, legislators, as well as the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAP) have expressed their support for the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) decision to ban unvaccinated individuals from using public transportation in Metro Manila. Commuters in Philcoa,...
Efforts are underway to replenish the stocks of medicine in the market, the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) said on Saturday, Jan. 8 (File Photo/ Unsplash) In the “Laging Handa” public briefing, PHAP Vice President Jannette Jakosalem said that only specific...
The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) said it is closely coordinating with the government on pharmaceutical security as some areas in Metro Manila are experiencing shortage of supply of certain paracetamol brands following the surge in COVID cases. PHAP “We are...
Medicines (File Photo) The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) said it is currently working to “secure” more supplies of medicines that are being used in treating the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “As we have done since the beginning of the pandemic, PHAP and...
The domestic pharmaceutical and healthcare industry has been forecasted to rebound this year with a 5-6 percent growth from a negative 11 percent in 2020, but initial results are not actually looking good, according to a top industry leader. Dr. Beaver Tamesis, president of the Pharmaceutical and...