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An Evaluation of the Philippine Healthcare System: Preparing for a …

(3 days ago) WebIn the second function, creating resource developments involves the presence of a well-performing health workforce, a well-functioning health information system, and a system that ensures equitable access to essential medical products, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9201087/

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Philippines: Country faces health and human rights crisis one year …

(Just Now) WebHealth workers still at risk The recent surge once again highlighted the severe difficulties that health workers have faced, with very little improvement from their situation when the pandemic started a year ago. As of April 2021, at least 80 health workers in the Philippines have lost their lives due to COVID-19, according to the national

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/04/philippines-faces-health-human-rights-crisis-covid-2/

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What the future of digital healthcare would look like in the …

(Just Now) WebLooking back to the beginning of digital healthcare initiatives from the University of the Philippines Manila side, Dr. Isip-Tan stated that the establishment of the National Telehealth Center around 1998 paved the way for the development of two of the first digital health innovations in the country: the Community Health Information Tracking

https://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/news_and_updates/what-the-future-of-digital-healthcare-would-look-like-in-the-philippines/

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WHO Philippines World Health Organization

(2 days ago) WebWHO promotes health and well-being through arts and culture. 19 April 2024. Joint News Release. DOH, WHO, UNICEF celebrate 50 years of immunization in the Philippines amidst global concerns over disease outbreaks. 7 April 2024.

https://www.who.int/philippines/

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Filipinos’ health information‐seeking behaviors and their …

(8 days ago) WebInformation engagement and apprehension were predicted by age and religion, respectively. Conclusions. Policymakers should consider how people seek information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and why some people refuse to get vaccinated. Additionally, public health nurses should educate the public about the safety …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/phn.13034

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One Health Approach in the Philippines: A multi …

(3 days ago) WebZoonotic diseases – diseases or infections transmitted from animals to humans – continue to be a threat to global health. Emerging infectious diseases pose challenges to countries like the Philippines …

https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/20-09-2022-one-health-approach-in-the-philippines

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COVID-19: an ongoing public health crisis in the Philippines

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippines is contending with one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in southeast Asia. As of April 18, 2021, there were 926 052 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection and 15 810 deaths recorded. WHO has warned that the country's health-care system risks being overwhelmed. From March 29, 2021, a new round of lockdown was implemented in Manila and four …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(21)00069-9/fulltext

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DOH Hosts the Philippine Digital Health Summit with UNICEF and …

(8 days ago) Web08 March 2024, Manila – The Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with UNICEF and the Asia eHealth Information Network (AeHIN), ended today the first National Digital Health Summit, a three-day event of local and international health and innovation experts on digitally-enabled solutions to help Filipino children and their families receive …

https://www.unicef.org/philippines/press-releases/doh-hosts-philippine-digital-health-summit-unicef-and-asia-ehealth-information

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Philippines - World Health Organization (WHO)

(4 days ago) WebPhilippines: a primary health care case study in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Through the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act (1), the Philippines’ health system, especially its chief health agency the Department

https://www.who.int/countries/phl/

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Philippines - World Health Organization

(6 days ago) WebPhilippines. HEALTH SITUATION. The Philippines has made significant investments and advances in health in recent years. Rapid economic growth and strong country capacity have contributed to Filipinos living longer and healthier. However, not all the benefits of this growth have reached the most vulnerable groups, and the health system remains

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/136828/ccsbrief_phl_en.pdf;sequence=1

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The Philippines Health System Review - World Health …

(7 days ago) WebThe Philippines Health System Review Health Systems in Transition Health Sy Vol. 8 No. 2 2018 s t ems in T r ansition Vol. 8 No. 2 2018 The Philippines Health System Review The Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (the APO) is a collaborative partnership of interested governments, international agencies,

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/274579/9789290226734-eng.pdf

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PH’s health info system needs fixing Philippine News Agency

(7 days ago) WebPH’s health info system needs fixing. July 15, 2020, 2:36 pm. Share. THE Covid-19 pandemic highlights the crucial role of the health information system (HIS). It has shown us the weakness of the entire HIS of the country and how the Department of Health (DOH) has been grappling with it. This problem is not new as advocates have been …

https://www.pna.gov.ph/opinion/pieces/320-phs-health-info-system-needs-fixing

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The 2020 Philippine Health Statistics - Department of Health …

(7 days ago) WebPhilippines, 2020, 2010 & 2000 193 Table 33 Infant Mortality by Smaller Age Groups, Number, Rate/1,000 Livebirths Specific rates render more comparable results and thus, reveal the problems of public health. xi SPECIFIC RATE - The relationship is for a specific population class or group. It limits the

https://doh.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2020PHS_FINAL_PDF.pdf

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(PDF) Health Information Privacy in the Philippines: …

(5 days ago) Web† In addition to the items mentioned previously, emerging issues in health information privacy include [i] access to health information of applicants/workers by their employers, usually through a health …

https://www.academia.edu/41588638/Health_Information_Privacy_in_the_Philippines_Trends_and_Challenges_in_Policy_and_Practice_Privacy_in_the_Developing_World_Philippines_Monograph_Series

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(PDF) Health Information Privacy in the Philippines: Trends and

(2 days ago) WebHow is health information privacy protected and challenged in the Philippines? This monograph explores the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of this issue, as well as the perspectives of

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254256631_Health_Information_Privacy_in_the_Philippines_Trends_and_Challenges_in_Policy_and_Practice_Privacy_in_the_Developing_World-Philippines_Monograph_Series

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A Record Virus Surge in the Philippines, but Doctors Are Hopeful

(2 days ago) WebThe number of active Covid-19 cases in the Philippines hit 290,938 on Monday, a record, and sharply up from 10,095 a month ago. Health experts say the true number is far higher because the

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/17/world/asia/philippines-covid-surge-omicron.html

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Poor diets, failing food systems, and lack of physical activity are

(1 days ago) WebMANILA, 4 March 2021 – With the Philippines suffering from a triple burden of malnutrition together with other forms of undernutrition (including stunting and wasting), micronutrient deficiencies, along with overweight and obesity, the Department of Health (DOH), National Nutrition Council (NNC), FAO, WHO, and UNICEF jointly call upon the public, civil …

https://www.unicef.org/philippines/press-releases/poor-diets-failing-food-systems-and-lack-physical-activity-are-causing-overweight

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'Together for health': How the Philippine healthcare system is …

(Just Now) WebFrom L-R: Dr. Gerard Belimac (Department of Health), the author, Manuel Mogato (Filipino Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist), Dr. Minerva Calimag (President, Philippine Medical Association

https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2023/05/02/2263241/together-health-how-philippine-healthcare-system-moving-forward-after-covid-19

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Health Informatics in the Philippines - APAMI

(Just Now) Web1. Introduction. As a science, biomedical informatics had been loosely practiced in the Philippines as early as the nineteen eighties. Residents in tertiary care facilities who had access to IBM compatible machines were already using word processors to store patient information. In other areas, anecdotal evidence of database management systems

https://www.apami.org/apami2006/papers/Health_informatics_in_the_Philippines.pdf

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(PDF) CHALLENGES IN THE PHILIPPINE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

(7 days ago) WebKey service utilization indicators for maternal and child health Based on NDHS 2013 Secondary Analysis 1: A Look into Urban Health Inequality in the Philippines Utilization of a Health Facility by

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341370912_CHALLENGES_IN_THE_PHILIPPINE_HEALTHCARE_SYSTEM_Social_Determinants_to_health_Health_system_strengthening_and_Health_engagement_in_development_towards_issues_in_equity

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Ateneo School of Government and Unilab Foundation present …

(Just Now) WebThe study aimed to examine the implementation of Republic Act 11036 or the Mental Health Act of the Philippines, identifying its developments and challenges. It delves into the role of local government units as primary drivers of enforcing the law in their respective localities, highlighting the accomplishments, and identifying gaps in

https://www.ateneo.edu/news/2024/05/27/ateneo-school-government-unilab-foundation-present-study-policy-challenges-mental

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Philippines Says It Has Shortage of 190,000 Healthcare Workers

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippines needs to plug a shortage of 190,000 healthcare workers, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said, prompting the government to consider a clutch of benefits to make them stay.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-22/philippines-says-it-has-shortage-of-190-000-healthcare-workers

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In menstrual health matters, access to information makes a

(3 days ago) WebThe importance of access to menstrual health information. Catbalogan City, 24 May 2024 – Nineteen year-old Antonet grew up in Catbalogan City, Samar with seven siblings. Currently, she is in the 12th grade and is a mental health advocate. In August 2023, Antonet attended a national learning summit for students called “Learners

https://www.unicef.org/philippines/stories/menstrual-health-matters-access-information-makes-difference

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Philippines WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health …

(3 days ago) Webplans, 3) mental disorder prevalence and treatment coverage, 4) mental health services, 5) cultural issues and non-health sector/community-based services, and 6) monitoring and evaluation/health information systems. The complete situational analysis tool for the Philippines is available for review in Appendix 1. Desk Review

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/mental-health/special-initiative/who-special-initiative-country-report---philippines---2020.pdf?sfvrsn=4b4ec2ee_8

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Philippines recording 55 new HIV cases per day: DOH chief

(1 days ago) WebPublished May 22, 2024 07:16 PM PHT. MANILA — Health chief Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday expressed concern over the alarming increase in HIV cases in the Philippines. An average of 55 individuals are being diagnosed with HIV in the country every day, he said. The increase in new cases is really high, Herbosa said, noting that the …

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/22/philippines-recording-55-new-hiv-cases-per-day-doh-chief-1542

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Ascension Hospitals Reel From Cyberattack, Causing Patient Care …

(1 days ago) WebAscension, one of the nation’s largest medical systems with 140 hospitals in 19 states, has yet to recover from a large-scale cyberattack earlier this month. Lauren Justice for The New York

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/health/cyberattack-ascension-hospitals-patient-data.html

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Ascension hospitals continue to reel from cyberattack : Shots

(Just Now) WebCybersecurity breaches of American health care systems have increased in recent years; a 2023 study from the University of Minnesota found that ransomware attacks more than doubled in the five

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/05/23/1253011397/how-the-ascension-cyberattack-is-disrupting-care-at-hospitals

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What to Know About New Covid Variants, ‘FLiRT’: Symptoms, …

(4 days ago) WebDoctors said that the symptoms of both KP.2 and JN.1 — which now makes up around 16 percent of cases — are most likely similar to those seen with other variants. These include sore throat

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/well/covid-flirt-variants-symptoms.html

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Oklahoma quietly makes health information exchange voluntary

(2 days ago) Web0:03. 1:38. In the end, it came down to one word: "may." A bill, which moved quietly through both Houses of the Oklahoma Legislature this year, eliminated a controversial state law that required health care providers to supply patient information to the Health Information Exchange. The measure sparked the dismissal of a lawsuit that …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/05/27/oklahoma-health-information-exchange-lawsuit-dismissed-after-law-change/73836234007/

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Queensland chief health officer declares 'public health alert' over

(5 days ago) WebJohn Gerrard has declared a "public health alert" over the rise in mental health issues among the state's young people, coinciding with the emergence of smart phones and social media.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-21/social-media-harms-young-people-mental-health-queensland/103872476

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DOH, WHO celebrate public health milestones in PH; commit to …

(2 days ago) WebMore recently, in 2019, the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act was adopted into law as Republic Act No. 11223. Part of the provision of the law states that all Filipino citizens shall be automatically enrolled in the National Health Insurance Program and prescribes complementary reforms in the health system, including measures to ensure access to …

https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/07-04-2023-doh--who-celebrate-public-health-milestones-in-ph--commit-to-achieving--health-for-all--filipinos

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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Issues Statement on the National

(9 days ago) WebSeeking Input on Draft Policy Involving NIH-Owned Inventions: Promoting Equity Through Access Planning. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to lowering health care costs, promoting innovation, and making sure that taxpayer investments result in advancements in biomedical research that are accessible to everyone across the country.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/21/hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-issues-statement-national-institutes-health.html

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Boeing faces 'long road' on safety issues, US FAA says

(1 days ago) WebU.S. planemaker Boeing faces a "long road" to address safety issues, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday as it prepares to receive the company's plan to address concerns.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-faces-long-road-safety-issues-us-faa-says-2024-05-23/

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What to Know About CKM, the Link Between Heart Health, …

(1 days ago) WebWhile blood sugar issues often start this dangerous cycle, Dr. Parikh said, excess body fat, inflammation, high cholesterol and other risk factors can also drive changes that can lead to heart or

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/well/live/ckm-syndrome-heart-disease-risk.html

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