Two significant health research initiatives are currently being undertaken in Eastern Visayas, highlighting on the importance of cultivating a vibrant health research community in the region. (Photo courtesy of DOST-PCHRD) According to the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council...
The Department of Health (DOH), through the Bureau of Quarantine, released updated vaccine certificate guidelines for travelers on Wednesday, Aug. 9. OWWA personnel inspect travel documents of passengers arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on May 6, 2021 (Ali Vicoy/Manila...
A tobacco quitting contest with cash prizes has been launched by the Department of Health (DOH), the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP), and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Philippines for smokers and vapers nationwide. Courtesy of Pixabay The contest, called "Stop and Gain: A Quit and Win...
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that approximately 80 percent of visual impairment is avoidable. Indeed, there are many factors we can blame for developing poor eyesight. It could be due to genetics, aging, tired eyes from too much reading, and watching videos and usage of phones,...
The Department of Health (DOH) welcomed an additional 7,200 healthcare workers (HCWs) to its "Wellness Movement" nationwide program on Monday, Aug. 7, at the University of the Philippines Manila. MB File photo "The Wellness Movement, co-designed by DOH’s implementing partner AHA!...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 977 new Covid-19 infections from July 31 to Aug. 6, with a daily average case count of 140, marking a 25 percent decrease from the previous week's tally. Photo courtesy of Juan Carlo de Vela | MB From this number, DOH said that 11 are in severe and critical...
Department of Health Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa expressed approval for the legalization of medical marijuana use but not for its cultivation and manufacturing in the country. Courtesy of Unsplash "I’m for the legalization of medical use of marijuana, but I’m not in favor of cultivating...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded two more cases of the EG.5 omicron subvariant, making the country's total number of cases 12. They are from the National Capital Region and Cordillera Administrative Region as per DOH's biosurveillance report. The first 10 cases were logged on July 27. EG.5...
To speed up the utilization of bivalent Covid-19 vaccines, Department of Health Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa announced that they can now be administered to individuals under the A3 category or those who are immunocompromised. "Ang uptake namin nasa 38 percent lang. Kaya because of that, dati...
Registration for the 53rd Occupational Health Nurses Association of the Philippines (OHNAP) National Annual Convention and 73rd Founding Anniversary, to be held from Sep. 6 to 8, is now open. Photo courtesy of OHNAP Interested participants may avail of the early bird fee worth P1,000 from Aug. 1 to...
CAVITE – The provincial government distributed cash incentives to Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in an event at Cavite State University, Silang Campus, on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Photo from Cavite Provincial Information Office (MANILA BULLETIN) Gov. Jonvic Remulla...
Have you ever done a repetitive task with your hands and feet and suddenly felt a tingling sensation spreading onto your arms or legs? More often than not, it’s your body’s response after doing a task over and over again without rest like typing for many hours straight or cooking using a heavy...
