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US to give Philippines P13.8-B health assistance

The United States government on Friday announced approximately P13.8 billion ($250 million) in foreign assistance to the Philippines. The amount is for the purpose of...

Managing health challenges in your 40s

Mariel Padilla opens up on midlife changes and wellness As women reach their 40s, many begin to notice subtle yet significant changes in their bodies....

New health ID lets Filipinos access records without paperwork

mWell, the digital healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), has launched what it says is the country’s first fully digital health identity,...

PCSO spotlights historic delivery of patient transport vehicles in charity summit

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday revealed its target to equip all local government units (LGUs) in the country with patient transport...

Experts Urge Combining Nutrition and Vaccination for Holistic Child Health 

Health experts, nutritionists, and parent advocates are calling for stronger, holistic programs that integrate nutrition and timely vaccination, underscoring that children need both to...

P20B not enough for Zero Balance Billing — Aquino

Sen. Bam Aquino on Wednesday urged the government to increase funding for the Zero Balance Billing program to expand healthcare access for more Filipinos. The...

Hontiveros seeks creation of specialty hospital for senior citizens

Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday revealed that she is pushing for the creation of a specialty hospital for senior citizens to improve their access...

Not dead. Trump dismisses health rumors as ‘fake news’

Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors that have swirled about his health—including that he had died—as "fake news" during...

Brazil’s Bolsonaro has lost appetite ahead of trial verdict – son

Brasília – Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has lost his appetite and continues to vomit, his son said Friday, just days before learning his...

Herbosa urges lawmakers to redirect flood control funds to health sector

"This 2026 budget is a health and education budget, and I’m tasked to defend it in Congress. So please tell your local congressman not...

DOH rolls out TB campaign in 29 provinces

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday rolled out a nationwide case-finding drive across 29 provinces nationwide to mark National Lung Month and National...

1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water—UN

The UN's health and children's agencies said a full one in four people globally were without access to safely-managed drinking water last year, with...

DSWD guarantee letters accepted in 22 more hospitals, pharmas, med suppliers

Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian expressed gratitude to the 22 hospitals, pharmaceutical firms, medical suppliers, and distributors of assistive devices for partnering with the...

DOH: Hand, food, mouth disease cases up 7 times this year vs. 2024

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reported that Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in the country have reached 37,368 as of...
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