BANGKOK, Thailand — Many Filipinos continue to mistake tuberculosis (TB) for an ordinary cough, delaying diagnosis and treatment even though the disease is preventable and curable, a Department of Health (DOH) tuberculosis specialist said. Dr. Rugaiya Calapis, chairperson of the DOH National...
BANGKOK, Thailand — A tuberculosis (TB) expert is advocating for an integrated disease testing system that could help the Philippines detect tuberculosis earlier, reduce missed cases, and improve treatment outcomes by allowing laboratories to test for multiple diseases using shared diagnostic...
Almost 900 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) of the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) in Occidental Mindoro are suspected to be suffering from tuberculosis, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said. The BuCor said this was discovered during the Active Case Finding (ACF) activity that was...
CEBU CITY – As part of the intensified campaign against tuberculosis (TB), the Department of Health (DOH) spearheaded the holding of the Nationwide Simultaneous Active Case Finding (ACF) on Friday, Aug. 29. Among the 29 areas that hosted the activity was Cebu City where close to 1,000 residents...
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Philippines, with one in five HIV-related deaths attributed to TB, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday, Aug. 24. Health experts emphasized that PLHIV are more susceptible to contracting TB due...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Former Department of Health (DOH) secretary-turned-congresswoman Janette Garin has described as alarming the sudden spike in the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in...
(Unsplash) A pro-health congressman is batting for an improved national program against tuberculosis (TB) by seeking amendments to Republic Act (RA) No. 10767 or the Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act. AnaKalusugan...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa unveiled a new era in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), showcasing innovative technologies poised to transform diagnosis and treatment. DOH receiving the Gene Xpert, a molecular test capable of early diagnosis of MTB from the Korean Innovation...
In a bid to tackle the alarming rates of tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has announced efforts to align with global initiatives to end tuberculosis by 2030. Photo from UP PGH Pulmonary Medicine X account Highlighting the endemic nature of...
In a concerted effort to combat the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, the Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the Stop TB Partnership and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is gearing up for a high-level meeting slated for March 14 to 15. Photo from DOH...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa revealed on Wednesday, Feb. 14, that the Philippines is the fourth country in the world with the highest tuberculosis (TB) incidence. (Unsplash) "Ibig sabihin nito, ang bansa pala natin ay nagpo-produce ng TB at ikinakalat sa mundo, 4th tayo sa...
(Unsplash) "Greater involvement" from barangays can help address issues pertaining to the treatment of tuberculosis (TB), Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes said on Saturday, Aug. 26. "We need greater involvement from our barangay health system in addressing...
