The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) Coalition on Tuesday, Feb. 13 firmly opposed all legislative bills aimed at legalizing cannabis or marijuana if it is not for medicinal purposes as approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Photo from the Philippine Medical Association It continued...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) have intensified their partnership in order to improve coordination and resolve the nation's healthcare challenges in emergencies, disasters, and mass casualty incidents. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC and PMA...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) on Thursday, May 25, announced their strengthened collaboration to serve the country together in case of mass casualty incidents (MCIs). (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In an intensification of the partnership...
(UNSPLASH) A public health expert on Monday, July 4, warned of the rising number of dengue cases in the Philippines, as the severe form of this mosquito-borne viral disease can be very serious and life threatening. Rainy season indicates the peak of dengue infection. This is why the immediate past...
ruvim-noga-pazM9TQJ2Ck-unsplash Medical organizations once again repeated their appeal for President Duterte to veto the proposed measure that seeks to lower the age of those allowed to purchase vape products. “Kami na nasa medical field, tingin namin na the vape bill, kontra ito sa polisiya ng...
As countries celebrate World Immunization Week, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) has emphasized the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases and avoiding severe fatal complications brought about by diseases such as Covid-19. (PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION LOGO) World Immunization Week...
Philippine Medical Association (PMA) President Dr. Benito Atienza, on Thursday, March 24, said that the possible yearly Covid-19 vaccination rollout in the Philippines will depend on the development of SARS-CoV-2 or the virus that causes Covid-19. Atienza, during the “Laging Handa” public...
The president of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) on Monday, Feb. 28, told the public not to get complacent as Metro Manila sets to enter Alert Level 1 in March. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Laging Handa Briefing, PMA President Dr. Benito Atienza reminded Filipinos to still observe...
The Muntinlupa City government has vaccinated nearly 1,500 kids aged five to 11 years old in the first three days of the “Resbakuna Kids” campaign. Kids are being vaccinated at two sites designated by the city government. These are the city-run Ospital ng Muntinlupa in Barangay Alabang and the...
While science is still evolving, current studies revealed that the pediatric dose of the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective in preventing severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) illness among children aged five to 11 years old, medical societies reiterated on Tuesday, Feb. 8. In a media conference,...
(PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION LOGO) The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) said it will "exercise extreme prudence" before commenting on current issues as it calls for "unity and for its members to continue to work together as one." The PMA issued the statement after a joint letter was recently...
The Commission on Elections will allow persons with fever to vote in the 2022 elections, thus, raising the possibility that voters suffering from COVID-19 will not be denied their right to suffrage. voting image This was gathered from Comelec officials present during the recent hearing conducted by...
