A historic milestone in Philippine healthcare unfolded as the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, March 6 opened the country’s first Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) center, which is located in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. DOH unveils the first Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory...
The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed support for Finance Secretary Ralph Recto’s proposal to ban disposable vapes. Photo from Unsplash “The DOH supports that, in addition to its own perspective, that all vapes should be banned,” the Health department said on Wednesday, March 6. It...
A significant milestone in healthcare accessibility will be marked with the inauguration of the First Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) Facility on Wednesday, March 6. Photo from DOH Facebook page Hosted at the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital Ambulatory Surgical and...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday, March 1, a “notable” 11 percent reduction in dengue cases nationwide from Jan. 14 to 27. Photo from Pixabay Based on the DOH data, there were 7,434 cases during this period, compared to 8,368 cases from Jan. 1 to 13. It added that as of Feb....
The Department of Health (DOH) has attributed the shortage of organ donors in the Philippines to the stringent donation process. Photo from Unsplash "Halimbawa sa living donors, maaaring hindi sila magmatch, pangalawa, may mga kamag-anak sila na nag-aatubili o natatakot, o walang makuhang...
The Department of Health (DOH) has secured a substantial funding boost of P145.5 million (CAD$3.4 million) from the Government of Canada, marking a strategic alliance with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to bolster healthcare accessibility and vaccination efforts in the country....
Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo (Facebook) The Department of Health (DOH) should upgrade the bed capacities of its public drug rehabilitation centers as a way to address the country’s illegal drug problem, according to Quezon City 4th district Rep....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Feb. 24 cautioned the public against the use of injectable glutathione for skin whitening purposes. (Photo from Unsplash) Citing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circular No. 2019-182, the DOH said the “FDA has not approved any injectable products for...
Senator Nancy Binay said that she's not comfortable with Senator Robin Padilla's recent statement regarding Mariel Padilla's intravenous glutathione (IV gluta) drip procedure at the Senate wherein he claimed that his wife "loves to promote good looks and good health". "I think medyo I’m not...
The Philippine Dental Association (PDA) emphasized that "dental caries," or tooth decay, is recognized as a disease and should not be ignored. “Madalas sabihin ng iba, ay ngipin lang 'yan, malayo 'yan sa bituka, which is not,” PDA Executive Secretary Dr. Sheryl Anne Rose Lantican said during...
Summertime in the Philippines brings more than just fun in the sun; it also brings with it oppressive heat and humidity that can be difficult to cope with. (Photo by Jhames Pineda) Everyone needs to stay cool and safe, locals and visitors alike, as temperatures rise and humidity levels soar. That...
Indigent Filipinos in need of medical treatments can now rely on increased support from the national government, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. This year, indigent patients are set to benefit from a substantial boost, with the government allocating over P58 billion in financial...
