Newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Edwin Mercado said on Tuesday, Aug. 11, that his immediate priority is to ensure that the agency is fully aligned and ready to carry out President Marcos’ directives. “The President’s directives are clear, and our immediate priority is...
The Philippines has secured a $600 million grant (around ₱37 billion) from the United States (US) to expand access to quality healthcare and strengthen the country’s resilience against public health threats. The Department of Finance (DOF) facilitated the non-repayable grant under the Strategic...
The Provincial Government of Bulacan has equipped the Emilio G. Perez Memorial District Hospital (EGPMDH) in Hagonoy with a state of the art 2D Echo Ultrasound Machine with Doppler, courtesy of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). This advanced cardiovascular diagnostic tool allows...
President Marcos has inaugurated the Jose B. Lingad Children’s Medical Center in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, which promises a better healthcare system in the province and nearby areas. In inaugurating the new Department of Health (DOH) hospital on Friday, July 24, Marcos said parents will no longer...
LoveYourself, a non-government organization (NGO), said the arrival of the first batch of life-saving HIV medicines would help ensure uninterrupted treatment for thousands of Filipinos living with HIV (PLHIV), while urging the government to strengthen the country’s procurement and distribution...
Newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Jose Brittanio “Brix” S. Pujalte Jr. has gained the backing of various health organizations and medical groups, which described him as a seasoned public health leader capable of steering the agency. Pujalte, a veteran orthopedic surgeon...
Private equity firm ABC Impact has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ayala Group 's AC Health in expanding access to quality healthcare across the Philippines following a meeting with President Marcos during his working visit to Singapore on July 15. The firm said its continued...
The Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines (OHNAP), Inc. is preparing to mark a milestone as it celebrates its 76th Foundation Anniversary together with its 56th National Annual Convention. The event will gather occupational health nurses, healthcare professionals, industry...
Newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Jose Brittanio “Brix” S. Pujalte Jr. on Tuesday, July 14, vowed to ensure the continuous delivery of quality healthcare services, saying his administration will prioritize strengthening the country’s public health system and supporting...
Outgoing Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Monday, July 13, said he resigned from his post after undergoing bilateral knee replacement surgery, saying he did not want his rehabilitation and physical therapy to affect the day-to-day operations of the agency. In a statement,...
Zobel-led Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) is targeting to grow its outpatient clinic network by up to five branches annually and open more drugstore branches, while looking to acquire at least one hospital this year. “The target is to expand by three to five clinics per year in major...
PhilCare, one of the leading health maintenance organizations in the Philippines, is officially pivoting the local healthcare sector into the digital future. By integrating Verisk 's innovative Health Risk Rating Solution, the domestic HMO giant has successfully implemented a fully automated...
