Health and Lifestyle
DOH exceeds measles vaccination target
September 10, 2019, 7:30 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported that it has reached over 100 percent of its target children for anti-measles vaccination. "We were able to vaccinate 3,882,622 children who are 6 to 59 months old as of August 30, 2019, which is 103 percent coverage, because our target… Read More
Tuberculosis still a health issue in Bicol: DOH
September 9, 2019, 5:30 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Tuberculosis (TB) remains to be a health problem that needs to be addressed in Bicol, as close to 11,000 people were reported to be afflicted with this lung disease last year, the Department of Health (DOH) in the region said. DOH data indicated that 10,614 TB cases were recorded… Read More
Uniting for ‘Zero Leprosy’ in Manila
September 8, 2019, 5:37 pm
MANILA -- World Health Organization’s (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination Yohei Sasakawa called on academics, medical stakeholders, and those affected by the disease to unite towards “Zero Leprosy”. Sasakawa, chairperson of The Nippon Foundation (TNF) -- one of Japan’s… Read More
Dengue claims 4th fatality in GenSan
September 5, 2019, 2:33 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Health personnel here urged residents not to be complacent about the deadly dengue fever as they recorded early this week the fourth fatality this year due to the viral disease. Dr. Lalaine Calonzo, assistant head of the City Health Office, said on Wednesday the latest… Read More
1st Botika ng Bayan opens in Cavite
September 4, 2019, 8:40 am
MAGALLANES, Cavite -- Free and safe medicines for the marginalized and indigent outpatients, especially those under maintenance medicines, in Cavite province are now within reach as the Department of Health in Region IV-A (Calabarzon) opens the Botika ng Bayan (BNB) here on Monday. The regional… Read More
Catanduanes now under state of calamity due to dengue
September 3, 2019, 8:54 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- Catanduanes province has been placed under a state of calamity due to a spike in dengue cases during the first eight months of the year, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said on Tuesday.Acting provincial governor, Vice Governor Shirley Abundo, signed on Monday the resolution… Read More
Health groups warn public vs. e-cigarettes, vaping
September 2, 2019, 2:37 pm
MANILA -- Health groups on Monday said there is no scientific evidence to support claims that e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are safe. “Even in the UK, where e-cigarettes are heavily promoted, no public health authority has claimed that these products are safe. The public and public… Read More
Taguig conferred with prestigious Nutrition Honor Award
September 1, 2019, 3:04 pm
MANILA -- Taguig City has added another feather in its cap after winning another award from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) on Friday (Aug. 30) as among the top local government units (LGUs) across the country with outstanding nutrition programs since 2013. Taguig is the only city from the… Read More
US researchers develop new skin patch for cancer treatment
August 30, 2019, 10:47 pm
SAN DIEGO -- US researchers have developed a fast-acting skin patch that could deliver medications to fight cancer, according to a study released recently. The study showed that the new skin patch could efficiently deliver medication in one minute to attack cells of melanoma, a deadly form of… Read More
Liquor tax hike to curb domestic violence: health group
August 30, 2019, 6:06 pm
MANILA -- A group of health advocates on Friday urged lawmakers to pass a tax hike on alcoholic beverages to curb cases of domestic violence against women. In a statement, the Sin Tax Coalition said alcohol plays a big role in domestic violence especially among poor families. In a Senate hearing… Read More
Dengue cases continue to increase in Bicol
August 29, 2019, 5:06 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The fight against the spread of dengue virus in Bicol continues as cases keep on surging despite the intensified control measures carried out by health authorities. The Department of Health (DOH) Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) said that the latest count covering the… Read More
Bacolod kicks off city-wide ‘4 o’clock habit’ vs. dengue
August 29, 2019, 3:50 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- In the wake of the declaration of a national dengue epidemic, the city government kicked off its campaign dubbed “Deng-Get Out of Bacolod! Mag 4 O’clock Habit Na!” Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Councilor Cindy Rojas led the launch of the “all-out war”… Read More
Cervical cancer preventable, treatable: health expert
August 28, 2019, 5:57 pm
MANILA -- In the past, people cringe and crumble upon hearing the word "cancer" as it means a looming end to one's life. While many technological breakthroughs and advancements in the field of medicine have been invented, only a few people are aware that this disease popularly known as the 'Big C'… Read More
Measles cases in Calabarzon decreasing: DOH
August 27, 2019, 4:24 pm
MANILA -- The number of measles cases in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) continues to decrease amid reports of increased deaths from the disease in the first half of the year, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. In an interview with the Philippine… Read More
'A lot of work' needed to address PH teen pregnancy woes
August 23, 2019, 2:14 pm
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday the government still had "a lot of work to do" in addressing teen pregnancy despite its decreasing rate. “While there is (a) downward trend in the rate of adolescent or teenage pregnancy, it should not be missed that the rate in the… Read More
WHO calls for urgent research on microplastics
August 22, 2019, 8:07 pm
ANKARA – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday called for further research on the health impacts of microplastics following the release of latest findings on microplastics in drinking water. "We urgently need to know more about the health impact of microplastics because they are… Read More
DOH upholds permanent ban on Dengvaxia
August 22, 2019, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) said it denied the appeal of Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. to reverse the ruling of the Food and Drug Administration to permanently ban the use of Dengvaxia in the country. In a statement on Thursday, DOH Sec. Francisco Duque III said it upheld FDA's action on… Read More
Aurora residents urged to practice '4S' vs. dengue
August 21, 2019, 8:30 pm
BALER, Aurora—The Provincial Health Office (PHO) is urging residents in this province to follow the "4S" strategy against dengue as cases of the mosquito-borne viral illness reached a total of 1,234 from January to August 13 this year. Dr. Luisito G. Teh, Provincial Health Officer II, told the… Read More
Patients groups urge gov't to lift ban on dengue vaccines
August 21, 2019, 11:25 am
MANILA -- An alliance of patients’ organizations on Tuesday called on the government to lift the ban on dengue vaccines to give patients access to medicines and prevent the further spread of the disease amid the declaration of a national dengue alert. In a statement, the Philippine Alliance of… Read More
Dengue on a downtrend in Western Visayas
August 19, 2019, 8:37 pm
ILOILO CITY – Dengue cases in Western Visayas are on the decline but remain above the epidemic threshold, data from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the Department of Health - Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) showed. In a press conference on Monday, DOH-CHD 6… Read More
