Kids’ digital playground
The main issue isn’t whether social media is good or bad for kids. It is whether they have the skills to handle it.
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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on health.
Bringing healthcare services closer to Filipinos
Super Health Centers are designed to focus on primary care, consultation and early detection, thereby further strengthening the country’s healthcare sector,…
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DOH reports rise in influenza-like illnesses, plans vaccine rollout
The Department of Health (DOH) reports an 8% rise in influenza-like illnesses, with over 11,000 cases recorded recently. To combat the surge, DOH plans to roll…
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Kim Atienza remembers Emman one year after her death
Kim Atienza opens up about grief, faith and his daughter Emman Atienza’s mental health struggles on Toni Talks as the family marks her first death anniversary…
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Go hails Malabog health center opening
Senator Bong Go welcomes the opening of the Barangay Malabog Super Health Center in Davao City, bringing primary healthcare, medical consultations and…
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MakatiMed, DLSZ expand psychiatric services access
Makati Medical Center and De La Salle Santiago Zobel School have partnered to expand access to psychological and psychiatric services for students and school…
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DOH, WHO chiefs meet on pandemic preparedness
DOH Acting Secretary Edwin Mercado and WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus discuss pandemic preparedness, equitable access to medical supplies, and…
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Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads
The patient arrived on an international flight from Uganda and was admitted to a private hospital.
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DOH, DepEd tap digital maps to boost HPV vaccination
Discover how DOH and DepEd are leveraging digital maps and geospatial tools to enhance HPV vaccination coverage for girls aged 9 to 14, aiming to prevent…
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CoA flags DoH’s expired supplies worth P226M
The Commission on Audit flagged the Department of Health for failing to properly distribute ₱226.16 million worth of drugs and medical supplies in 2025,…
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PhilHealth services reach 80,000 PDLs
Both agencies aim to strengthen healthcare delivery in jail facilities.
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The window we should not miss
As I welcome another birthday, I am reminded that caring for our future selves involves decisions made today.
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DepEd fills school counselor associate posts
: DepEd has filled more than half of its 10,000 School Counselor Associate positions nationwide, strengthening student mental health support and guidance amid…
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Safe for babies, too!
But the President drank the water himself! So what’s the big deal? You’re saying your baby needs more protection than the President of the Republic?
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PhilHealth covers heat stroke, dehydration amid El Niño threat
PhilHealth ensures coverage for heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and dehydration as the Philippines braces for prolonged El Niño conditions. Members can…
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Kalinga boosts local mental health response
The Kalinga provincial government held a specialized Suicide First Aid Training workshop in Tabuk City to strengthen mental health response and early suicide…
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SM Foundation expands access to free healthcare
The mobile clinic features state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
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