The Philippines has made significant progress in expanding universal health care (UHC), but inadequate government financing, high out-of-pocket costs, and severe shortages of health facilities and workers continue to constrain access to quality medical services, according to the Asian Development...
More than 4,000 leptospirosis cases have been recorded across the country, down 37 percent from the 6,839 cases logged in the same period last year, the Department of Health (DOH) bared on Monday, Aug. 24. Based on the agency’s data as of Aug. 22, the DOH recorded a total of 4,285 leptospirosis...
By Danica Crisologo Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health concern in the Philippines, often developing without clear symptoms until it reaches advanced stages. This makes early detection difficult and, for many, delays the start of proper care. Beyond its health impact, CKD also places a...
Quezon City recorded a 138-percent increase in leptospirosis cases from Aug. 5 to 18, pushing the number above the city’s alert threshold amid continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat). The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) recorded 62 new cases and five...
DKT Philippines Foundation, a non-profit organization powered by TRUST, launched the Philippines ' first-ever family planning floating clinic under its Service Outreach and Distribution Extension (SODEX) Program on August 20 at BangkaPro, the vessel’s builder, in Taguig City. Developed in...
The Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA) and the Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (PSCAP) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to defer its planned live shooter attack simulation, citing a lack of evidence that such drills prevent casualties and studies showing they...
The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) said it is operating at full bed capacity amid a surge in leptospirosis cases. As a result, the hospital said it is limiting walk-in admissions to its emergency room until further notice. In an advisory on Sunday, Aug. 23, the NKTI said its...
Most of us visit a skin or aesthetic clinic with a concern. It could be stubborn acne that refuses to go away, the wish to look a little more refreshed, or simply curiosity about a new treatment. But these are often just starting points. Knowing what your skin actually needs, and which treatment is...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday, Aug. 20, said it will streamline its procedures and modernize its information technology system to cut red tape and speed up transactions for members and healthcare providers. During a press briefing, PhilHealth President and...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Department of Health (DOH) will pursue their first shared health agenda to align PhilHealth benefits with existing government health programs, PhilHealth President and CEO Beverly Lorraine Ho said. She said the Unified National...
Chronic undernutrition among children remains to be a pressing public health concern in the country as findings from the DOST-Food and Nutrition Institute (DOST-FNRI) 2025 Updating Survey reflect an increase in stunting rates among Filipino children. Stunting affected 25.3% of children aged 0-5...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Aug. 19, urged people who have waded through floodwaters or been exposed to mud to get checked for leptospirosis within 24 to 48 hours, even if they have no symptoms. DOH said early consultation allows health workers to assess a person 's risk of...
