The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) spokesperson announced that the hospital will reopen to all patients on Monday, March 18, following a fire incident on March 13. Photo from University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital Facebook page "Pakiusap sana ay hanggang itong darating na...
There has been a consistent increase in the Philippine General Hospital’s (PGH) Covid-19 admissions, the institution’s spokesperson confirmed on Thursday, May 18. University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital PGH Spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, in an interview over DZMM...
(Photo courtesy: Unsplash) Women who have not given birth are more prone to have breast cancer, a specialist from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) said on Wednesday, April 19. PGH Cancer Institute Chairman Dr. Jorge Ignacio said that this has something to do with “estrogen stimulation.”...
An official of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute warned of a possible uptick in advanced cancer cases in the next two to three years. This increase, according to PGH Cancer Institute Chairman Dr. Jorge Ignacio, may be attributed to pandemic-delayed screenings and treatments....
The national government has approved the construction of a P6-billion worth Cancer Center in Manila. Once operational, this specialized hospital will offer “comprehensive or full range” of treatments to cancer patients, said a health expert on Monday, Feb. 6. University of the Philippines -...
Experts believe that there is no need to fear the monkeypox as the Philippines’ Covid-19 pandemic response experience can help fight the viral disease if it enters the country. (UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES WEBSITE) "We have a three-year drill for wearing masks and that will actually help a...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is seeing a decline in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) admission as virus cases in Metro Manila decrease, its spokesperson said Tuesday, Oct. 19. Philippine General Hospital (Wikimedia Commons / MB file photo) In an interview with ANC, PGH Spokesperson Dr. Jonas...
Health workers from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) said the P1.2-billion 2022 budget cut for the hospital is "unacceptable." (Photo from All UP Workers Union-Manila) All UP Workers Union-Manila President Karen Mae Faurillo lamented that the government should have provided a P10 billion...
The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) admissions at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has declined, its spokesperson said Sunday, Oct. 3. Philippine General Hospital (Wikimedia Commons / MB file photo) PGH currently has 228 COVD-19 patients or around 75-80 percent occupancy rate, down...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is facing a manpower shortage as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the country continue to soar. Philippine General Hospital (Wikimedia Commons / MB file photo) In an interview with ANC on Monday, Sept. 13, PGH Spokesperson Dr. Jonas del Rosario said...
The country's largest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) referral center is grappling with manpower shortage after 10 of its volunteer doctors resigned, its spokesperson said Thursday, Sept. 9. Philippine General Hospital (PNA) In an interview with CNN Philippines, Dr. Jonas del Rosario said the...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is seeking volunteer health workers to augment its manpower, its spokesperson said Thursday, Aug. 26. (PGH FACEBOOK PAGE / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview with CNN Philippines, Dr. Jonas del Rosario bared challenges with their "finite manpower," noting the...
