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Healthcare accessibility bills hurdle second reading in Senate

Several local hospital bills to improve healthcare accessibility in key localities were approved by the Senate on second reading, said Senator Christopher Go. The approvals...

DOH urges vigilance as schools reopen despite low COVID-19 risk in Western Visayas

Despite Western Visayas being classified as low-risk for COVID-19, the Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public, especially school communities, to continue following...

Ilonggo lawmakers back Medical Marijuana Bill in House approval

In a landmark vote, 177 lawmakers, including Ilonggo representatives, supported House Bill No. 10439, also known as the Medical Marijuana Bill or Access to...

Super Health Center opens in Davao Oriental

Senator Christopher Go reaffirmed his dedication to improving healthcare accessibility by visiting a newly established Super Health Center in San Isidro, Davao Oriental. During the...

Many dementia cases could be prevented, but far from all—study

Paris, France—Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according...

DOH-Western Visayas steps up efforts to inoculate children against preventable diseases

Iloilo City—The Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas committed to step up its ongoing efforts to immunize children, after the region was called...

Cured HIV patients ‘living proof’ of hope in fight against virus

Munich, Germany—Three people effectively cured of HIV have spoken about how a risky transplant procedure saved their lives, with one saying they are "living proof"...

DOH raises ‘Code Blue Alert’ status in 4 regions in the wake of ‘Carina’

The Department of Health (DOH) placed the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, Ilocos Region, and Calabarzon under a Code Blue alert after super typhoon...

DOH on ‘Code White’ as leptospirosis cases spike amid ‘Carina’ onslaught

The Department of Health (DOH) declared a ‘Code White Alert’ in all its Centers for Health Development (regional offices) nationwide, as well as for...

New ‘vaccine-like’ HIV drug could cost just $40

Paris, France—A new "vaccine-like" HIV drug that currently costs over $40,000 per person a year could be made for as little as $40, researchers...

House to investigate illegal sale of kidneys

A congressional resolution was filed Friday calling for an investigation into the illegal sale of kidneys and other internal organs. “Many kidney donors, particularly those...

Seventh person likely ‘cured’ of HIV, doctors announce

Paris, France—A 60-year-old German man is likely the seventh person to be effectively cured from HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant, doctors announced on...

Herbosa says every Filipino household must have working knowledge on giving CPR

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa noted on Thursday that chances of survival in emergency situations can significantly be increased if every household is equipped with...

St. Luke’s Medical Center receives DOT accreditation for medical tourism

St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) has been officially recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the top facility for medical tourism in the...
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