
WHO: 94M need cataract surgery
Over 94 million people worldwide suffer from cataracts, yet half lack access to surgery, WHO warns. Aging populations and gender disparities worsen the…
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Over 94 million people worldwide suffer from cataracts, yet half lack access to surgery, WHO warns. Aging populations and gender disparities worsen the…

Cainta Mayor Keith Nieto is recovering well after undergoing a successful heart procedure following blockages found in his arteries.


The Medical City Clinic has relaunched its phacoemulsification service at SM City North EDSA, expanding access to outpatient cataract surgery in Quezon City.

Cainta Mayor Keith Nieto announces a medical break as he prepares for a quadruple heart bypass after doctors found four artery blockages.

Beyond individual systems, the real transformation lies in the convergence of AI, robotics and data. These technologies are enabling precision medicine, where…

PAPRAS and the Philippine College of Surgeons oppose free elective cosmetic procedures in government hospitals, citing public resources, patient safety and…

PAPRAS and the Philippine College of Surgeons have opposed cosmetic surgery missions in government hospitals, citing patient safety, accreditation and the use…

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa is recovering after a successful knee replacement surgery and is currently on medical leave, with DoH Undersecretary Albert…

DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa is on sick leave after a successful knee replacement surgery, with Health Undersecretary Albert Domingo serving as officer in…

“By utilizing robotic precision to shorten hospital stays, minimize surgical trauma, and reduce post-operative complications, we aim to create a more…



Government contractor Curlee Discaya returns to his Senate detention cell after a week-long hospital stay for shoulder surgery, as scrutiny intensifies over…

More than 94 million people worldwide suffer from cataracts, but half lack access to surgery, according to the WHO. Africa remains the hardest hit as global…

The University of Santo Tomas Medical Alumni Association recognized Dr. Say for his lifelong contribution to medical education in the field of ophthalmology.



LOOK: Dr. Tadashi Hattori, the 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and founder of the Asia-Pacific Prevention of Blindness Association (APBA), and Dr. Antonio Say,…
