Senators on Thursday, June 5 called on the government to intensify efforts to combat the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections now affecting majority of the country’s youth population. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, urged the...
As a Dresden International University-trained preventive medicine and dermatology specialist practicing in Metro Manila, I’ve witnessed firsthand how mental wellbeing and physical health intertwine. Stress and mood issues can literally manifest on our skin, poor sleep can age us, and weight...
Breast cancer claimed over 670,000 lives worldwide in 2022, 11,000 of those were Filipinos. Second only to lung cancer, breast cancer is one of the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the country. A new tool developed by biologists from the University of the Philippines (UP) hopes to help...
Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for strategic collaboration with Becton Dickinson Holdings Pte Ltd (BD), a leading global medical technology company. In a statement, AC Health said the MOU is focused on driving innovation, enhancing...
A significantly expanded maternal and child health program has led to a sharp reduction in child malnutrition rates in the Philippines, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing battle against hunger and undernutrition. San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI) reported a dramatic improvement in...
In the battle against cervical cancer, every footstep matters. This May, they are taken with a purpose. As part of the international observance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, pharmaceutical company MSD Philippines is hosting Run Against Cervical Cancer, a community-driven event that combines...
Diabetes is so common that we get to meet or at least know one person who is suffering from this chronic yet preventable disease. Diabetes is a medical condition wherein an individual’s immune system destroys the beta cells in the pancreas. The hormone insulin is produced by the beta cells. This...
For the first time in history, the Philippines is leading the World Health Organization’s top decision-making body, with Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa formally assuming the presidency of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) on Monday, May 19, in Geneva,...
Politics in the Philippines is a full-contact sport, and the recently concluded May 12 elections were no exception. Against the backdrop of the rapidly shifting political sands, voters cast their ballots for whom they thought could best lead the country to prosperity. As a result, more than a few...
Underscoring its commitment to international health cooperation and the advancement of equitable healthcare systems worldwide, the Philippines has taken center stage in global health diplomacy by assuming a key leadership role during the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA). In a statement, the...
The Insurance Commission (IC) reported that the health maintenance organization (HMO) industry’s total net income surged by 84.4 times—or by over half a billion pesos—in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, driven by a sharp increase in membership fee income. The...
Watsons, a trusted household name for beauty and health essentials, continues to elevate its commitment to health and wellness with the launch of The Great Health Fest 2025. Held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 12, the six-day event runs until May 17 and features unbeatable deals,...
