The government should at least allocate P7 billion to fund the programs for prevention and treatment of cancer, the head of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute said. For this year, the government has allocated P1.06 billion for the National Integrated Cancer Control Program “to...
The chief of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute believes that the approval of new medicines for cancer will speed up with the recent transfer of the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). PGH Cancer Institute Head Dr. Jorge...
An official of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute warned of a possible uptick in advanced cancer cases in the next two to three years. This increase, according to PGH Cancer Institute Chairman Dr. Jorge Ignacio, may be attributed to pandemic-delayed screenings and treatments....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A man allegedly suffering from stress held a senior citizen hostage at the Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur on Friday, March 17. A DEPRESSED man, Danny Alvaro, takes Saturnina Vergas hostage at the Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center in Dao,...
Alagang Kapatid Foundation is one of MDH CSIO’s external partners. On stage with Alagang Kapatid’s Menchie Silvester (center) were: (from left) Dr. Hian Ho N. Kua, Hospital Director; Arlene P. Ledesma, President; Aniceto Sobrepena, Vice Chairman of the Board; and Dr. Mario Juco, Medical...
ILOILO CITY – A hospital in this city launched this week the most advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) service in the Western Visayas region. THE Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) service of The Medical City in Iloilo City. (TMC Iloilo) “The MRI service will truly be a game changer in...
The national government has approved the construction of a P6-billion worth Cancer Center in Manila. Once operational, this specialized hospital will offer “comprehensive or full range” of treatments to cancer patients, said a health expert on Monday, Feb. 6. University of the Philippines -...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Thursday, Feb. 2, approved the establishment of a 6-billion-worth cancer hospital in Manila. But this has prompted some to ask: Is the establishment of a Cancer Center necessary? Cancer remains a national health priority, according to the...
The establishment of a P6-billion dedicated cancer hospital in Manila has been approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, Malacañang announced. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The NEDA, which is chaired by President Ferdinand...
The Navotas City Hospital (NCH) announced on Saturday, Jan. 28, that it will temporarily halt its birth and operation services starting Monday, Jan. 30. “Tuloy-tuloy po ang pag-aayos natin ng mga pasilidad para mas mapataas ang kalidad ng serbisyo sa mga Navoteño. Kaugnay nito, pansamantalang...
THE Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital (WVSGH) in Santa Barbara town, Iloilo province is a 300-bed general hospital. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) has been urged to probe the alleged delay of salaries and Covid-19 benefits of health workers at the Western...
Albay 3rd district Rep Fernando "Didi" Cabredo is forced to take a short break from parochial duties due to what appears to be a health issue. (Albay 3rd district Rep. Fernando Cabredo's Facebook) "I will be away from work for a few days. See you soon," Cabredo wrote in Facebook poat Wednesday,...
