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...
Following the opening of its biggest Healthway Multi-Specialty Center in Makati, Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) is planning to open two more branches to hit its target of operating a network of 20 branches by next year. "We are actively scaling our footprint to bring high-quality...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said paying members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should receive expanded benefits commensurate with the premiums they regularly contribute to the state insurer. In a radio interview, Recto said he would meet with PhilHealth officials...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Sunday, June 14, said it has reached out to the family of a deceased member and is coordinating with the hospitals involved after a viral social media post claimed that the patient was denied benefits because his confinement reportedly...
When it comes to healthcare, the one-size-fits-all philosophy doesn’t really apply. Yes, a patient may experience the same illness as others, but the treatment needed for the healing journey may vary. This process is influenced by many things—from unique health concerns and lifestyle goals to...
