The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has expanded its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), increasing free medicines to 75 and adding screening tests for four of the country’s most common cancers. Under the regular YAKAP package, members are entitled to free consultations, 13...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Friday, August 8, said it will begin covering cancer screening tests for its members starting August 14 to help Filipinos detect the disease early and avoid the high costs of late-stage treatment. The agency said the new benefit package...
(Department of Labor and Employment) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has committed to support activities for cervical cancer screening services nationwide. Lawyer Olivia O. Obrero-Samson, DOLE-National Capital Region (NCR) assistant director, made the pledge as she ensured that the...
In the Philippines, breast and cervical cancers remain significant health concerns affecting women of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. (Photo from Unsplash) Despite advancements in medical science and increased awareness campaigns, these cancers continue to pose a threat to the health...
From the presentaion of Dr. Pan-Chyr Yang, chair professor of the National Taiwan University’s College of Medicine SINGAPORE—Lung cancer kills more people in Asia than anywhere else in the world, but a consensus reached by 19 experts from across Asia suggests that deaths from the disease could...
From the presentation of Singapore-based health economist Chris L. Hardesty SINGAPORE—A health economist said on Tuesday, Sept. 12, that early lung cancer screening of the current generation's at-risk populations will enable the Philippines to save about US$22 million. In a media briefing on the...
AstraZeneca Philippines is creating a network of lifesavers, after initiating several collaborations to increase disease awareness and management. Recently, AstraZeneca Philippines entered a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Cancer Coalition of the Philippines (CCPH), and the Philippine...
NO SMOKING (PIXABAY) A doctor from the Lung Center of the Philippines reminded cigarette and vape users that quitting such habits is an important way to protect their lung health and avoid diseases. “Prevention pa rin, kaya talagang isinusulong din po natin iyong huwag magsisigarilyo ang ating...
The Navotas City government offered free cervical cancer screening and chest X-ray to its residents on Tuesday, May 17. Around 220 women living in the city underwent visual inspection of cervix with acetic acid (VIA) screening test in 11 health centers, according to the city government. "Due to the...
