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Health reform advocate Anthony Leachon urges Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to hold officials accountable over the alleged wastage of P217 million worth of…



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

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded the list of VAT-free medicines to 2,277, adding drugs for cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, hypertension, high…

Under the latest BIR Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 87-2026, VAT exemptions now cover 708 medicines for cancer, 537 for hypertension, 331 for diabetes, 300…

The Department of Health will begin nationwide distribution of newly arrived HIV antiretroviral medicines next week, restoring regular supplies, ending…
The Department of Health has begun rolling out newly arrived HIV antiretroviral medicines, with 455,188 bottles of the first-line Lamivudine + Tenofovir +…
The DSWD has renewed its partnership with Mercury Drug, allowing AICS beneficiaries to use guarantee letters in 262 branches starting June 22 for easier access…



The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) expands healthcare outreach nationwide with medicine donations, medical missions and hygiene kits, boosting…


Vacillation will not serve the country, as an economist said; if the expectation is that things will get worse, then it’s time to implement determined measures…


An indigenous person from Mindanao displays traditional medicine at an exhibit at Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife on World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2026. This…

Rabiya Mateo says she is returning to medical school, calling it a personal decision rooted in purpose and preparation.


Afghanistan’s medicine import ban on Pakistan disrupts supply chains, drives up costs, and sparks shortages, as the Taliban seek to boost domestic production…