Is Metro Manila's critical hospital care capacity out of the danger level? Health Secretary Francisco Duque inspects a temporary health facility at Eva Macapagal Terminal in Manila on April 26, 2021 (Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin) Based on the latest computation of Malacañang, the critical care...
The healthcare utilization rate (HCUR) in the National Capital Region (NCR) is now at 57 percent, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday, May 3. A medical worker walks on the aisle of the new isolation facility at the Eva Macapagal Terminal in Port Area, Manila on April 26, 2021,...
Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) reiterated on Monday, May 3, its opposition to the prescription or use of Ivermectin for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prevention or treatment before more evidence of its efficacy is available. Ivermectin pills (Photo courtesy of IndiaMart via PNA) Dr. Mario...
While restrictive quarantine is still being enforced, the challenges of staying focused and maintaining one’s sense of equanimity persist and intensify. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued some online reminders through its website: “It is normal to feel fearful and anxious during...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and four other key agencies of the government are set to issue a joint memorandum circular (JMC) that will cut down regulatory requirements for local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufacturers. ARTA ARTA made the statement following President Duterte's...
President Duterte honored the country's essential workers on Labor Day for their tireless sacrifice in leading the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic over the past 14 months. President Duterte (Malacañang photo) In his message, Duterte said the country has found new meaning in the...
Senator Pia Cayetano said it is high-time the government prioritizes investments in infrastructure for healthcare facilities to enable the Philippines cope with health emergency crisis like the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Cayetano, during the Senate Committee on Health and...
Two senators are seeking further probe into the status of the government’s school-based Barangay Health Stations (BHS) project, which was stalled due to an ongoing litigation. Senator Nancy Binay raised the issue during the Senate Committee on Health and Demography’s virtual hearing on the...
Enjoy discounts of up to 50 percent as top health and wellness retailer Watsons holds its first-ever Vitamin Super Saver Sale from April 30 to May 2, 2021. Participating brands include Watsons, Potencee, Enervon, Centrum, Conzace, Pedzinc, Neurobion, and more! With savings of up to 50 percent...
FDA grants EUA to six COVID-19 vaccines By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO & JHON ALDRIN CASINAS ON THE JAB COVID-19 vaccination of senior citizens residing in Barangay San Antonio and Barangay Ugong, Pasig at The Medical City (TMC) Ortigas (Photo by Kevin Tristan Espiritu) The Philippines,...
Why everyone’s participation is important in this fight HOPE IN VIALS This week's Philippine Panorama deep dives into the technicalities of the COVID-19 vaccine. Cover design by Jules Vivas It has been more than a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest record-breaking...
The construction of a "mega modular hospital" within the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City has begun, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Thursday, April 29. Planning for the DPWH mega modular hospital. (Photo courtesy of DPWH) Public Works and...
