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A Record Virus Surge in the Philippines, but Doctors …

(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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2 years in, pandemic exposes inequities in Philippine health system

(Just Now) WEB2 years in, pandemic exposes inequities in Philippine health system. Aug 18, 2022 8:05 PM PHT. John Q. Wong, Krizelle Cleo Fowler, Arianne Zamora, Carmela Masiglat, Carlo Yao. INFO. Data exposes

https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/covid-19-pandemic-response-exposes-inequities-health-system-philippines-2022/

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

(Just Now) WEBThe 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 Department of Health.

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

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COVID-19 resurgence puts Philippine health workers …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Philippines’s already stretched healthcare system is under more strain as the country reports its second-largest daily increase in COVID-19 infections since the pandemic, providing more

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/14/covid-19-resurgence-puts-philippine-medical-workers-under-strain

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A look at the Philippine health sector during and after Covid-19

(6 days ago) WEBThe 2020 figure accounted for 2.5% of the entire federal budget and some 0.5% of GDP. PhilHealth, for its part, saw a budget of P71.4bn ($1.4bn) for the year, on par with 2019. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal budget for 2021 – approved in December 2020 – raised the DOH’s allocation to a record P203.1bn ($4bn), while the

https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/philippines/2021-report/economy/expanded-coverage-the-pandemic-response-and-ongoing-challenges-necessitate-a-collaborative-approach-across-the-entire-sector

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News - World Health Organization (WHO)

(6 days ago) WEBNews from the Philippine office All →. 8 May 2024. News release. WHO promotes health and well-being through arts and culture. 19 April 2024. Joint News Release. DOH, WHO, UNICEF celebrate 50 …

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

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DOH, WHO celebrate public health milestones in PH; …

(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 …

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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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 …

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

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'Stop the bleeding,' Philippines health official says …

(9 days ago) WEBGovernment health officials say there's a shortage of 350,000 nurses in the Philippines. They, hospital administrators and nursing advocates are trying to find ways to make their own health-care

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/philippines-health-international-nurses-1.6764854

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Philippines health workers protest neglect as COVID-19 strains

(4 days ago) WEBItem 1 of 5 Healthcare workers hold a protest outside the Philippines' Department of Health, demanding better wages and benefits amid rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Manila

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-health-workers-protest-neglect-covid-19-strains-hospitals-2021-09-01/

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PhilHealth, PIA intensify partnership to bring universal healthcare

(1 days ago) WEBQUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- More Filipinos can now expect an easier access to primary care services without the burden of out-of-pocket expenses with the wider publication of Universal Health Care (UHC) programs. This initiative anchors the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Philippine Health …

https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/05/13/philhealth-pia-intensify-partnership-to-bring-universal-healthcare-closer-to-filipinos

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Philippines faces challenges in digitalizing healthcare–DOH

(1 days ago) WEBPhilippine News Agency. May 15, 2024. 2 minute read. THE Philippines continues to face challenges in digitalizing healthcare, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said. The country’s geography is

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/05/15/philippines-faces-challenges-in-digitalizing-healthcare-doh/

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Tracking the progress of healthcare in PHL - BusinessWorld Online

(7 days ago) WEBGlobally, life expectancy has increased by approximately six years since 2000, from 66.8 years in 2000 to 73.4 years in 2019. As technology continues to develop and pervade every aspect of daily life, this is only expected to get better. In the Philippines, for instance, the healthcare sector is undergoing a revolutionary transformation.

https://www.bworldonline.com/special-features/2024/05/17/595825/tracking-the-progress-of-healthcare-in-phl/

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Picturing Health in the Philippines - 75 Years of Hope and Progress

(3 days ago) WEBThe Philippines, one of WHO’s founders, joined the Organization on 9 July 1948 – marking the country’s 75th year as a Member State. Since then, WHO has been closely collaborating with the Philippine Government through the Department of Health (DOH) in advancing public health in the country. We commemorate the public health milestones …

https://www.who.int/philippines/news/spotlights/picturing-health-in-the-philippines-75-years-of-hope-and-progress

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Misuse of COVID funds alleged as Filipino health workers protest

(3 days ago) WEBAllegations of misuse of COVID-19 funds have emerged in the Philippines, prompting anger among healthcare workers, who protested in the Philippine capital to demand the release of unpaid benefits

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/2/filipino-health-workers-protest-neglect-as-delta-variant-surges

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DOH VOWS STRENGTHENED IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL …

(Just Now) WEBThe Department of Health (DOH), through Officer-in-Charge Secretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, joined the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Philippine Development Plan (PDP) Forum for 2023-2028 last monday, January 30, 2023 to show strong support of the DOH on the launching and implementation of the …

https://doh.gov.ph/press-release/DOH-VOWS-STRENGTHENED-IMPLEMENTATION-OF-UNIVERSAL-HEALTH-CARE-IN-ACCORDANCE-WITH-THE-PHILIPPINE-DEVELOPMENT-PLAN-FOR-2023-2028/

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Improving the country’s healthcare reach and efficiency

(9 days ago) WEBAs the Philippines fights the battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare has become more crucial for many Filipinos. While there are still many hurdles to overcome, recent initial reforms in the system, along with the acceleration of digital, have come in time to attend to Filipinos’ heightened healthcare …

https://www.bworldonline.com/special-features/2022/01/31/432651/improving-the-countrys-healthcare-reach-and-efficiency/

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A silent epidemic emerging: The rising mental health concern

(5 days ago) WEBMANILA, Philippines — As the world emerges from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge looms large and clear: A silent and pervasive epidemic of mental health disorders is taking

https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2024/01/12/2308964/silent-epidemic-emerging-rising-mental-health-concern

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DOH eyes HIV services at primary care facilities GMA News Online

(2 days ago) WEBPublished May 17, 2024 10:46am. In commemoration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM), Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Friday said the agency is mulling providing routine HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) services at general primary care facilities. Herbosa said this will help manage the number of HIV infections in the …

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/907074/doh-eyes-hiv-services-at-primary-care-facilities/story/

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Health and Lifestyle Philippine News Agency

(4 days ago) WEB1st 'super health center' to open in Laguna, 12 more in pipeline. May 13, 2024, 6:06 pm CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Lawmakers from both houses of Congress are collaborating with the Department of Health (DOH) and concerned local government units (LGUs) to build a total of 13 “super health centers” or SHCs in this province.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/categories/health-and-lifestyle

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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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DOH: Pertussis, measles cases on the decline - Philippine News …

(9 days ago) WEBThe DOH is waiting for more than a million doses of pentavalent vaccines coming in the third quarter of 2024. (PNA) MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reported the decreasing number of measles and pertussis cases in the Philippines. Since the start of the year until May 11, the DOH recorded 2,552 measles …

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1225042

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WHO Philippines World Health Organization

(2 days ago) WEBDr Rui Paulo de Jesus. WHO Representative to the Philippines. 5 April 2024. Media release. 4 April 2024. News release. 6 March 2024. News release. 1 March 2024.

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

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Philippines health workers protest as COVID strains hospitals - Al …

(1 days ago) WEBHealthcare workers gesture towards a protester acting as Health Secretary Francisco Duque behind bars during a protest in Manila, Philippines [Eloisa Lopez/ Reuters] Published On 1 Sep 2021 1 Sep 2021

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/1/philippines-health-workers-protest-as-covid-strains-hospitals

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P449-M heart and lung facility to address W. Visayas’ healthcare …

(3 days ago) WEBILOILO CITY (PIA) -- The recently inaugurated Heart and Lung Care Center (HLCC) at the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) in Iloilo City is expected to aid the healthcare needs of the region, particularly for patients who seek treatment for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. The HLCC, with a funding of P449-million for its …

https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/05/13/p449-m-heart-and-lung-facility-to-address-w-visayas-healthcare-needs

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Overview of the Healthcare System in the Philippines

(9 days ago) WEBAn Overview of the Philippine Healthcare System. The Philippines has accredited hospitals and well-trained medical providers. In most cities, healthcare in the Philippines will be just as good, if not better, than in your home country. However, the Philippines is made up of more than 7,500 islands, and the country has more than 20,000 miles of

https://www.internationalinsurance.com/health/systems/philippines.php

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Philippines Dialysis Market Gears Up for $1.9 Billion by

(7 days ago) WEBGurugram, India, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Philippines is witnessing a significant shift in kidney care! The dialysis market is poised for a remarkable surge, with a projected market

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/15/2882212/0/en/Philippines-Dialysis-Market-Gears-Up-for-1-9-Billion-by-2027-Rising-Chronic-Kidney-Disease-Rates-and-Government-Support-Drive-Growth-Ken-Research.html

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These Filipino healthcare workers in Gilgandra live away from their

(9 days ago) WEBPosted Fri 10 May 2024 at 7:14pm Friday 10 May 2024 at 7:14pm Fri 10 May 2024 at 7:14pm, updated Fri 10 May 2024 at 10:51pm Friday 10 May 2024 at 10:51pm Fri 10 May

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/filipino-nurses-saving-australias-aged-care-sector/103809008

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Wellness resort’s holistic health doctor draws from natural …

(1 days ago) WEBHolistic healthcare helped Marian Alonzo overcome ill-health as a child. She and colleagues from wellness resort The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines are sharing their knowledge in Hong Kong.

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3262760/wellness-resorts-holistic-health-doctor-draws-natural-medicine-and-alternative-medicine-helped-her

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Musk and Indonesian health minister launch Starlink for healthcare

(1 days ago) WEBElon Musk. INDONESIA, May 19: Elon Musk, alongside Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, launched SpaceX’s satellite internet service for Indonesia’s health sector on Sunday. The initiative aims to enhance access to healthcare in remote areas of the archipelago. Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, arrived in Bali by private jet …

https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/musk-and-indonesian-health-minister-launch-starlink-for-healthcare-sector/

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WHO launches new initiative to tackle the main cause of vision …

(5 days ago) WEBWHO launches new initiative to tackle the main cause of vision impairment. The World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a new initiative, SPECS 2030, to assist countries in achieving the global eye care target of a 40% increase in the proportion of people with access to appropriate spectacles. The launch will be held during a 2-day …

https://www.who.int/news/item/14-05-2024-who-launches-new-initiative-to-tackle--the-main-cause-of-vision-impairment

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