By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has assured it constantly tries to identify various sources of domestic financing to address the overall projected funding gap in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), malaria, and tuberculosis programs. The DOH, in partnership with the Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund (PCCM-GF),…
By Perla Lena ILOILO CITY – A medical expert has urged women to monitor their heart health during midlife, a crucial period for early intervention to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In her discussion on cardiovascular issues during menopause, during the midyear convention of the Philippine Heart Association – Philippine College of Cardiology (PHA-PCC)…
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – A cardiologist at the Department of Health (DOH)-run Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) recently said food intake contributes more than 50% to a person’s heart health, thus the need to watch what one eats. BGHMC’s Department of Internal Medicine expert, Dr. Karla Rhea Rillera-Posadas said at a recent “Kapihan” forum,…
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will intensify its efforts on promoting the development of functional cosmetics products that could help boost the country’s economy this year. In a recent media interview, FDA Director General Samuel Zacate said local manufacturers have the ability to produce quality cosmetics but these fail to…
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna– The Department of Health (DOH) continues to strengthen its efforts to curb the rise of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections. Dr. Felices Emerita P. Perez, DOH Calabarzon’s medical officer, said that the DOH has started implementing the 85-85-85 target under the National HIV/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and STI Prevention and Control Program…
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, ordered Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). At the signing of the 2025 national budget in December last year, President Marcos assured PhilHealth will continue to provide uninterrupted services…
The Quezon City Government recorded another MPOX case, the sixth individual to have contracted the disease in the city. The patient, a 31-year-old male resident of Quezon City, tested positive for MPOX after exhibiting symptoms on October 18. The results were released to the Quezon City Health Department’s City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (CESD) on…
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Health (DOH) started on Monday, October 7, its nationwide, school-based vaccination program dubbed “Bakuna Eskwela.” The health department reminded the parents to prepare their children for the event. “Para handa ang inyong anak sa pagbabakuna: Pakainin siya bago pumasok sa paaralan; suriin ang kanyang kondisyon bago pumasok; kung may…
QUEZON CITY, – As the rainy season continues, the prevalence of water and vector-borne diseases such as leptospirosis and dengue also increases. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), however, assured the public that members can avail of benefit packages for leptospirosis and dengue in case of hospitalization. The benefit package for dengue fever is currently…
QUEZON CITY – The number of dengue cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) has decreased by 16.39 percent, the Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD) said Tuesday, July 2. The latest data from the Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) indicates that as of June, a total of 6,531 dengue cases were reported, a…
