Health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon has been appointed by Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa as the new Special Adviser for Non-communicable Diseases on Friday, Aug. 11. Courtesy of DOH "Together, we continue to move steadfastly in further realizing the Universal Healthcare. With...
Filipinos were warned against the quiet but consistent increase of Covid-19 infections across the archipelago. (Unsplash) Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon said health experts who are warning of the slow but persistent increase in the country’s Covid-19 cases only want to...
The role of a stay-at-home mother is hard and that is an understatement. For typical Filipino families, housewives are commonly in charge of not only managing household chores but also caring for the entire family. The toll of this responsibility is already heavy enough to carry, but this is made...
Public health expert Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon said Covid-19 is not yet endemic, reminding Filipinos that the threat of the disease lingers. Leachon on Sunday, April 16, said the World Health Organization (WHO) views Covid-19 at a “transition point” but the organization never claimed that...
To mask up or not to mask up? Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon backed the possible reimposition of the mandatory face mask mandate, stressing that this could help protect Filipinos against Covid-19. “Ako ay walang tutol dyan. Because of the increased mobility at dahil ayaw...
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...
