The United Nations (UN) in the Philippines and the United States Embassy in Manila welcomed the delivery of more than two million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to the Philippines under the COVAX facility, the international partnership established to ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said that he instructed his agency to file for an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine developed by Chinese firm Sinopharm. Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (PCOO / MANILA BULLETIN...
Why everyone’s participation is important in this fight HOPE IN VIALS This week's Philippine Panorama deep dives into the technicalities of the COVID-19 vaccine. Cover design by Jules Vivas It has been more than a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest record-breaking...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for seven of the top 10 causes of death before the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Dec. 9, with heart disease killing more people than ever before. The WHO's new Global Health Estimates, adding 2019...
He was the voice of many generations Edgardo "Eddie" U. Ilarde was born in August 25, 1934, and is the spouse of Sylvia Arrastia Even in his last days, former Senator and TV host Eddie Ilarde , couldn’t help but give advice. The iconic radioman asked radio stations to play more music...
How will this change the way we protect ourselves? Recently, 239 scientists from 32 countries penned an open letter to the World Health Organization, declaring there is mounting evidence the airborne route plays a role in the transmission of Covid-19. The...
This World No Tobacco Day, a health agency reveals some of the tactics employed by the industry to ensnare a new generation of smokers Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day. The annual campaign raises...
