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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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) emphasized the importance of preventive measures in addressing violence against children (VAC) during…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed into law a measure aimed at accelerating learning recovery and improving the quality of education in the…
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The EVO City Front Act Run will fire off tomorrow in Kawit, Cavite, setting the stage for an exciting preview of next month’s much-anticipated Rock ‘n’ Roll…
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‘The presence of these road hazards even as of this writing clearly demonstrates the inaction and indifference of Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia on these…
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Manila Police District (MPD) officers arrested two wanted suspects in separate manhunts last 16 October 2024, in Tondo and Malate.
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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 initiative aimed to address the low rate of investment ownership among Filipinos, particularly working adults
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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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President Marcos touted the health program, noting that it is an ‘application of lessons learned during the pandemic’
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