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PhilHealth's feared failure by 2027 raises concern …

WEBSeptember 13, 2022 - 4:45 PM. PhilHealth station addressing the financial needs of citizens in the public health system in this photo from PhilHealth's website. (Photo from Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's website) …

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Doctors advise Pinoys to wear masks following reported rise of …

WEBTwo doctors advised the public to continue wearing masks outdoors if testing for COVID-19 is not possible. This came after reporting an increase in patients …

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‘Not new’: DOH sheds light on walking pneumonia cases

WEBThe “walking pneumonia” illness, which was detected in the country recently, is not new. The Department of Health (DOH) issued this clarification on Wednesday, …

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First cancer specialty hospital in Philippines to rise in …

WEBThe country’s first dedicated specialty cancer hospital will open in Ayala Land’s Arca South development in Taguig City next year. The 100-bed Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is Ayala Group’s response to …

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Translated guidelines for COVID-19 home care treatment in …

WEBA stethoscope and blood pressure apparatus. (Reuters) Medical doctors released a set of infographics about home care for patients infected by the novel …

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Filipinos can now consult a doctor from home through …

WEBPosted by Department of Health (Philippines) on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Last April, the health department also offered telemedicine services but only via free phone calls at (02) 8424-1724. The hotline …

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Angat Buhay's new program eyed to reduce stigma on mental …

WEBSome Filipinos expressed hope that Angat Buhay‘s new program on mental health will reduce the stigma on mental health problems in the country.. The non …

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DOH uses another creator's TikTok video for Generic Awareness …

WEBThe Department of Health showcased a popular content creator’s explainer video about generic medicine on its social media channels.. The DOH used the video of …

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In 2nd year of pandemic, Filipino learners prioritize mental health

WEBFor online learning, Filipinos prioritized mental health and well-being in 2021. This was what the data that Coursera, Inc., one of the world’s largest online …

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DOH flags circulating Facebook post claiming cure for diabetes

WEBThe Department of Health (DOH) flagged a circulating post about an alleged cure for diabetes as false.. In its advisory on September 8, DOH shared a screenshot of …

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'Wear face masks': Experts caution about respiratory

WEBExperts cautioned the public about the presence of respiratory illnesses, including the prevailing COVID-19, as people prepare for the Holiday season. These are …

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Thousands of hospitals at high risk from climate change, warns …

WEBThe report comes as world leaders meet to discuss the impact of climate change on health at the COP28 U.N. climate summit in Dubai and the benefit to health …

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DOH grants 2 Taguig health centers licenses to function

WEBTwo health centers in Taguig City were granted licenses by the Department of Health to operate as primary care facilities. The two health centers, namely the …

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Reducing nicotine in tobacco would help people quit – without

WEBSupporters of the new government’s plan to repeal Aotearoa New Zealand’s smokefree legislation have claimed victory against “prohibition”.. Introduced …

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Philippines takes cancer screening into the workplace

WEBBridging health gaps. A key incentive for users to get tested is the lower cost, along with a better health outlook. The cost of treatment is high; Filipino cancer …

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Philippines nurse exodus leaves hospitals short-staffed

WEBEntry-level nurses in private hospitals take home between 15,000 ($271) and 25,000 Philippine pesos ($452) a month, about the same as new teachers, but less …

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'Mag-mask tayo': Vico Sotto says after testing positive for COVID …

WEBThe health expert said that while the Philippines has recorded the illness before, physicians nowadays would immediately prescribe antibiotics to a suspected …

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Investigating insomnia: our research shows how chronic

WEBSimon* is a NHS mental health nurse who, like millions of people in the UK, suffers from insomnia: a sustained difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep. His job is …

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DOH Caraga seeks research to address depression, mental health …

WEBButuan City – Department of Health (DOH) officials in Caraga Region intend to look at conducting research into the prevalence of depression among high school and …

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High demand, low budget: A look at worsening conditions of the

WEBA faculty member of the University of the Philippines shared details about the worsening conditions of the Philippine General Hospital amid the rising number of …

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Filipino health workers given spotlight on National Heroes' Day, …

WEBHealth care workers posted photos of them online as the country celebrated National Heroes’ Day on Monday, August 26.. Actor Luis Manzano made this request …

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