Illustration from Freepik The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is on the cusp of a major demographic shift. By 2050, the number of elderly people—those aged 60 and above—is expected to nearly double to 1.2 billion. This group is commonly called the "Silver Tsunami” and will constitute about...
Even as mpox clade 1b takes center stage from Covid-19, new SARS-CoV-2 variants are constantly being generated as it continues to circulate in the community. It is expected that Covid-19 will eventually settle into a seasonal pattern, although new novel lineages can cause spikes in cases at any...
“You will go to the grave at a ripe old age, like a sheaf of grain harvested at the proper time!” – Job 5:26 The body ages every second. Aging is something that is inevitable. It precedes death. I don’t know about you but I prefer to be able to walk, have a sharp mind, and feel well...
In the quest for youthful skin, biostimulators have emerged as a popular solution. Among the most talked-about options in the Philippines are Sculptra, Aesthefill, and Ultracol. Although they share the common goal of rejuvenating tired skin, they each possess unique characteristics. Here, we delve...
The United States, Japan and Korea are contributing a total of P1.6 billion in a span of five years to help the Philippines improve the health services being offered in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Japan...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee (Left) and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Screenshot from Facebook live) “We agreed to disagree, and all’s well that ends well.” This was Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin’s bookend...
Grab Philippines and motorcycle taxi company Move It are empowering their fleet of driver, delivery, and rider partners to attain a more holistic approach to health and wellness. Attendees availed of free check-ups conducted by various partners like EO Optical During the recent Health and...
Metro Pacific Health Corporation (MPH), the leading private hospital group in the country, has acquired a majority stake in San Francisco Doctors Hospital (SFDH) in Agusan del Sur. The investment,. made with subsidiary Santos Clinic, Inc. (SCI) which owns and operates Manuel J. Santos Hospital...
By Dr. Michelle F. Rodriguez Consultant, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology Specialist at Asian Cancer Institute, Asian Hospital and Medical Center When confronted with the thought of illness, our natural response is fear. This becomes even more unpleasant when we start thinking,...
On September 13, 2024, TECO Deputy Representative Yang Deng-shi (center in white) met with the Chiayi Christian Hospital team, who came to the Philippines for a medical mission, and discussed future medical cooperation with Superintendent Dr. Chen Wei (next to Yang, wearing an ID badge). (Photo...
By: Santosh Kesari, Country Manager of Omega Healthcare Philippines Healthcare organizations continue to face a wide array of challenges,including staffing shortages, increasing operational costs, and the need to improve patient experience. To address these issues, healthcare providers are...
Raul C. Pagdanganan, president and CEO of Cardinal Santos Medical Center and Dr. Bernadette C. Lico, vice president of PhilHealth NCR Regional Office flash the Breast Cancer Z-Benefit Package accreditation MOA Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) steps up the promotion of quality and affordable...
