Non-communicable diseases on the rise, says WHO
From 651 deaths due to NCDs per 100,000 Filipinos in 2000, the figure rose by almost 10 percent to 714 deaths per 100,000 by 2021.
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From 651 deaths due to NCDs per 100,000 Filipinos in 2000, the figure rose by almost 10 percent to 714 deaths per 100,000 by 2021.
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There are no more oral cholera vaccines left in the global stockpile, the World Health Organization said Friday, with the shortage jeopardizing work to stop…
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Drowning-related deaths rose in the Philippines between 2000 and 2021, a World Health Organization (WHO) report found.
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Western Pacific Region, including in the Philippines, are on the rise, a recent report from the World Health…
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Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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The Department of Health (DOH) noted an increase in leptospirosis cases nationwide, with 774 new cases recorded from 8 to 21 September—twice as high as the 381…
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The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday that it had gotten the approval of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of its two major…
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The Department of Health (DoH) announced Friday it had received approval from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for two major health…
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Japan Ambassador Endo Kazuya has recently attended the National Platform Meeting organized by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD)…
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Reduce stress through mind-body exercises like yoga, mindful breathing in order to control cortisol, the stress hormone.
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Sometimes, patients feel that leaving the doctor’s office without a prescription means they didn’t get their money’s worth. It’s a common perception that a…
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The amended measure includes the expansion of PhilHealth coverage to dental services and regular reviews of benefit packages
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Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are expressing strong opposition to a leaked internal memo that allegedly outlines a new policy for airport etiquette and VIP…
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President Marcos touted the health program, noting that it is an ‘application of lessons learned during the pandemic’
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There have been numerous documented cases of cats falling from significant heights and surviving, sometimes often defying the odds—Pia was one of them.
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The Supreme Court (SC) has received a petition challenging the constitutionality of the transfer of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth)…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the suspension on the importation of live cattle and meat products from the United Kingdom (UK), after shipments…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reshuffled key officials at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as part of an effort to improve efficiency and…
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