Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has underscored the need for the creation of a Philippine Center for Disease Prevention and Control following the declaration of a gastroenteritis outbreak in Baguio City. Gatchalian is a co-author of the proposed Philippine Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC)...
Senators urged the government to intensify its preparations and use the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic to address the reported increase in flu-like cases in the country. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, emphasized the urgency of...
Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa answers lawmakers' queries during the Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on Health's hearing on his ad interim appointment as health secretary on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. (Senate PRIB Photo) Department of Health (DOH)...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has renewed his call for Filipinos to maintain vigilance and to comply with health protocols as the number of flu-like cases rise in the country. “Let’s not be complacent. If it’s not too burdensome let’s still wear face masks,” said Go,...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 24, addressed the World Health Organization's (WHO) report on a cluster of respiratory illnesses affecting children in Northern China. (Unsplash) WHO reported that the surge is linked to increased circulation of pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma...
Dr. Zharlah Gulmatico-Flores, Vice Chair and Training Officer at the Department of Dermatology, National Skin Center of Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, shed light on prevalent skin conditions in the country during a session as part of the National Skin Disease Detection and Prevention Week....
The Department of Health (DOH) officially commenced Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week on Thursday, Sept. 21. Photo from DOH The DOH has announced that the event, to run from Sept. 21 to 25, is a vital initiative focused on raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and advocating for brain...
MARAWI CITY – The Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) opened its heart institute on August 11 which aims to deliver quality and advance healthcare services to patients with heart problems here and the province of Lanao del Sur. AMONG the state-of-the-art facilities of the Amai Pakpak Medical...
Tools in shed (Rudy and Peter Skitterians/Pixabay) Proper sanitation and the thorough cleaning of tools and equipment are considered essential in maintaining a healthy and productive agricultural environment, as it directly impacts the health and productivity of agricultural operations. Farmers and...
CEBU CITY – An organization of cardiologists is seeking more research and guidelines in its bid to standardize the treatment of heart disease. Dr. Ronald Cuyco, president of the 2,100-strong Philippine Heart Association (PHA), said the group will focus more on research, which will be used as basis...
Steward Masweneng/Pexels Goats have long been an integral part of the Philippines' agricultural landscape. As an adaptable and resilient livestock species, they can be found across the country, thriving in diverse climatic conditions. However, the onset of the rainy season, which typically starts...
BAGUIO CITY – Cardiovascular disease is the top leading cause of death here in 2022, the City Health Service Office said. Covid-19 is now only the fifth top cause of death in this city, the City Health Service Office added. Dr. Donnabel Panes, City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit head, said...
