CKD cases rise; dialysis patients seen hitting 150K by 2030
Chronic kidney disease remains a growing health threat among Filipinos, with dialysis patients projected to reach 150,000 by 2030 from around 80,000 in 2025.
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Chronic kidney disease remains a growing health threat among Filipinos, with dialysis patients projected to reach 150,000 by 2030 from around 80,000 in 2025.
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A new radiofrequency technology aimed at non-invasive skin treatment was introduced to the Philippine market during the XERF Xperience 2026 held on 23 March at…
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BORONGAN CITY — The provincial government of Eastern Samar is developing a digital profiling system for all constituents to ensure the accurate allocation of…
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SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — The San Marcelino District Hospital (SMDH) officially launched the PhilHealth GAMOT (Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient…
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Health maintenance organization Maxicare has launched a new e-voucher designed to provide immediate treatment and financial protection for people exposed to…
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Leading medical groups in the Philippines warned that obesity is becoming a major health crisis, saying it is contributing to a growing number of heart, kidney…
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Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno met over the weekend with families of 20 young patients as the local government released P32,296,900.40 to fund their life-saving…
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A large new study is prompting scientists to rethink what GLP-1 medications might be capable of.
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‘I hope this will bring relief to patients not only in Japan but around the world.’
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MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines — AstraZeneca convened medical experts, patient advocates, healthcare leaders, and industry partners on 26 February 2026 at the…
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Region 3-Branch B held a soft launch of the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient…
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TOKYO (AFP) — Japanese government experts endorsed on Thursday groundbreaking projects to manufacture regenerative medicine products to treat heart diseases…
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At least Maynilad Water Services Inc. has been candid about its shortcomings. The west zone concessionaire acknowledged insufficient potable water from its…
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The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) broke ground Friday on a new septage treatment plant aimed at…
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In the Philippines, studies estimate that about 10 to 15 percent of couples experience infertility, reflecting global statistics.
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday launched in Cebu its milestone program, Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for…
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The Department of Health (DoH) announced that Lenacapavir, a new injectable medication for HIV treatment, will soon be available in the Philippines. Secretary…
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