The Department of Health (DOH) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) signed a Joint Administrative Agreement (JAO) on Wednesday, July 19, to utilize underboard nurses as "Clinical Care Associates (CCAs)" in both public and private hospitals, addressing the nurse shortage in the country. DOH...
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)* This was the remark of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as he assured the public of his administration's determination to make healthcare more accessible by establishing more rural...
Despite the established benefits of early childhood care education on a child’s development, the quality of such programs still depends on local government units (LGUs), Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said. That is why, it is imperative to strengthen the involvement of LGUs in the implementation of...
Five local government units (lgus) and two private sector groups of clinics and doctors signed on Monday, June 19, an agreement with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to establish the country's first seven primary care networks. DOH Sec. Teodoro Herbosa and PhilHealth Acting...
The government will look into ways to effectively implement Universal Health Care, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said as he emphasized the importance of proper healthcare for Filipinos. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Speaking during the launch...
(MANILA BULLETIN) A pro-health congressman believes that a lot can still be done to improve Republic Act (RA) No.11223 or the celebrated Universal Health Care Act (UHC). This, as Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes lamented the results of a recent study by the Philippine Institute for...
With Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa now as Department of Health (DOH) chief, Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymunnd “LRay” Villafuerte said he hopes healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs who played a crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic will finally receive their unpaid health...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The lower chamber has unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill that aims to expand healthcare services by establishing specialized care centers in hospitals under the supervision and control of the Department of Health (DOH). Passed by the House of Representatives...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Armed Forces' 38th Balikatan Exercises 2023 have taken a significant step towards improving the lives of the residents of Barangay San Joaquin, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. A newly constructed health care center opened...
The Caloocan City Health Department (CHD) conducted a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) "Stigma Reduction Seminar" for the city's barangay officials on Monday, April 24. The Stigma Reduction Seminar was held at the city hall and was also attended by...
PetPal, the newest tech start-up from 917Ventures, is a digital service that provides fast, easy and convenient access to healthcare from licensed and accredited veterinarians. It aims to ensure that pets live their healthiest and happiest lives, with a complete and convenient healthcare journey...
The burden of healthcare is being shouldered by women. This was according to a volunteer-based organization in the Philippines serving indigent Filipino cancer patients and this is their story. Cancer patients at the corner of OPD Building in East Avenue Medical Center (Photo courtesy of PFBCI /...
