The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region on Friday, April 5, raised concerns regarding measles and pertussis. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region Director Dr. Saia Ma'u Piukala and Communications Manager Olivia Lawe-Davies hold a press conference at WHO Western...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, April 5, confirmed the first case of pertussis or whooping cough in Eastern Visayas. This was a three-month-old male infant from Pastrana, Leyte, who has recovered and discharged from the hospital. The DOH-8 logged 31 suspected cases...
De Los Santos Medical Center (DLSMC) won the “Facilities Improvement Initiative of the Year – Philippines” title during the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024 held in Singapore last March 26, 2024. The award was given in recognition to DLSMC’s “unwavering commitment in providing exceptional and...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) recognized the 2023 outstanding mentors who have significantly contributed to developing the country's next generation of health researchers. The 2023 Outstanding Health Research Mentors...
Through the various stages of anyone’s life, people will find their needs and priorities evolving. Young professionals will begin building a foundation of protection for themselves. Newly minted heads of households will look for solutions to safeguard their families' well-being, while the...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has blamed the leadership of the Department of Health (DOH) during the previous Duterte administration...
A medical professional administers a Covid-19 vaccine (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) Answering the question of whether or not Dengvaxia claimed lives of vaccinees in the country is key to getting rid of vaccine hesitancy among Filipinos....
Cancer continues to rise in incidence across Southeast Asia. In 2020 , almost 10 million people died from cancer globally, a number which is expected to rise to 16.3 million by 2040. In 2022 , the Southeast Asian region alone witnessed over 1.1 million new cases, in addition to cases worldwide....
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced that the PhilHealth Member Portal can now be accessed through the eGovPH Super App for “hassle-free” and “accessible” information. PhilHealth PhilHealth said it collaborated with the Department of Information and...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, March 30, issued clarifications on Anthrax amid the reported outbreak in Laos and tightening border controls of its neighboring countries. Courtesy of DOH “Anthrax does not spread from person to person like colds or the flu,” DOH said in a statement...
Penitents engage in self-flagellation at Barrio San Jose, Caloocan City on Maundy Thursday, March 28. The religious ritual is a reenactment of Jesus Christ’s suffering and Catholic devotees often engage in these physical penance activities to seek forgiveness for their sins. (Arnold Quizol/MB)...
As the summer season starts, the sudden change in weather can upset our immune systems. With our immune systems going hay wire, leads the door open for the common cold to creep its way in and give us a nasty cough. Here are five surefire ways to keep your days sniffle-free. Boost yourself with...
