Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon noted an uptick in the country’s Covid-19 positivity rate, attributing this rise to the increased mobility of people during Holy Week. Leachon on Thursday, April 13, said the current nationwide positivity rate has climbed to seven percent,...
Is it dangerous to take a bath after being exposed to the scorching heat outdoors? A health expert said no. Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon on Thursday, March 30, said taking a bath after sun exposure may help lower and cool down one’s body temperature. “Walang katotohanan...
A health expert labeled the massive oil spill incident following the sinking of the MT Princess Empress tanker in Oriental Mindoro as a major threat to public health. Health Reform Advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon in an interview over DZRH on Monday, March 20, expressed the need to quickly...
In time for the celebration of the Philippine Heart Month, a Filipino health expert enumerated fundamental ways on how one can lessen the risk of having cardiovascular diseases. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1096 s. 1973, Philippine Heart Month is observed annually in February. This seeks to address...
Helpful holiday tip? Eat and drink moderately. Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon, on Sunday, Dec. 18, reminded Filipinos to “have fun” while celebrating the holidays, but also “eat and drink in moderation.” “Wala namang masama na kumain. Actually, ang ating concern is...
Ahead of the implementation of face-to-face classes, health reform advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to prepare the ventilation of schools in the Philippines to protect teaching, non-teaching personnel, as well as the students from Covid-19. (Photo...
The long-desired “normalcy” and economic breakthrough may only be achieved through a concrete Covid-19 pandemic response, a health reform advocate said on Saturday, Aug. 6. (Tara Yap / Manila Bulletin) “The sooner we achieve our vaccination and booster goals, the faster that we get back on...
A health expert expressed the need to create a “separate task force” against monkeypox a day after the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the detection of the viral disease in the Philippines. Monkeypox (Photo courtesy of openwho.org) Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis with “similar symptoms”...
Among the primary factors that may be fueling the resurgence of Covid-19 infections in the country were mobility, emerging sub variants, waning immunity, and non-compliance to minimum public health standards, said a health expert on Monday, July 18. (Tara Yap / Manila Bulletin) Health expert and...
Citing its highly transmissible and “evasive” nature, a health expert warned the public against the Omicron BA.5 subvariant, calling it the “most dangerous” yet. (Pixabay) Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony...
Reiterating that the role is pivotal, especially amid the ongoing pandemic, health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon said that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should now appoint a responsible...
A health reform advocate, on Saturday, July 2, challenged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to increase the country’s Covid-19 booster rate to at least 70 million within the first 100 days of his administration. File photo (AFP/Manila Bulletin) “Sa first 100 days ni President...
