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Paying attention to mental health Inquirer Opinion

WEBAt least 3.6 million Filipinos, based on 2020 data from the Department of Health, suffer from mental illness and this number is most likely to have increased in the …

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How to make medicine more accessible Inquirer Opinion

WEBSpending on health represented 4 percent of GDP before—and after—UHC implementation. (In the Philippines, it is now 4.5 percent of GDP). Thailand simply spent …

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Preventing a mental health crisis Inquirer Opinion

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that unaddressed mental health issues will put a huge burden on future generations. As of 2021, WHO estimated …

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Health care for the few Inquirer Opinion

WEBMedically unattended deaths. In 2022, every Filipino spent P10,059.49 for health-care goods and services, as household out-of-pocket payments accounted for …

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Undernutrition a public health imperative Inquirer Opinion

WEBUndernutrition a public health imperative. There’s a saying that “pain in one’s little finger is felt by the whole body,” which is true of undernutrition. Chronically …

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Health is economy Inquirer Opinion

WEBA study finds that a US$1 investment in health can result in $2 to $4 multiplier effect on the economy (fewer premature deaths so larger work force, higher …

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Health issues from El Niño and climate change

WEBThere are three areas where we can start to enhance our health system’s ability to combat El Niño and climate change. First is to ensure the quality, precision, …

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Healthcare ethics in PH Inquirer Opinion

WEBFor physicians, the ethics of medical practice include: 1) appearance and behavior, which should be beyond reproach; 2) medical knowledge and expertise, which …

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Public health challenges for 2020 (Part I) Inquirer Opinion

WEBThis year has been very eventful for public health in the Philippines. In February, amid much fanfare and anticipation, the Universal Health Care Act (Republic …

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PhilHealth’s role in pursuing universal health coverage

WEBBy covering these services, PhilHealth plays a significant role in making primary health care services more affordable and accessible to the population. …

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PhilHealth unequipped for universal health care Inquirer Opinion

WEBFor universal health care to achieve its goal, several factors must be in place, including: a strong, efficient, well-run health system that meets priority health …

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Making health care more affordable

WEBTo be sure, these exemptions would benefit millions of Filipinos but the government still needs to do a lot more to make health care affordable because costs …

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Filipino nurses play a significant role in global health

WEBDespite their many strengths, Filipino nurses face significant challenges in the diaspora. These challenges include language and cultural differences, …

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Mental health month (1): Are you okay

WEBPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 05:06 AM October 05, 2023. October is National Mental Health Month in the Philippines. As such, I will be devoting this whole month to …

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Health literacy for all Filipinos Inquirer Opinion

WEBOf course, health literacy is just one side of the coin; even when people actually know which foods are healthy, they will still end up buying superprocessed, …

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A new hope for tuberculosis

WEBThird, there are also potential treatment innovations. Last year, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced that the Philippines will work toward adopting a …

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DOH secretary now Inquirer Opinion

WEBDOH secretary now. By: Peter Wallace - @inquirerdotnet. Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:20 AM September 26, 2022. Mr. President, you need to appoint a secretary …

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Understanding Church’s view on RH Inquirer Opinion

WEB08:59 PM August 14, 2012. With the Reproductive Health bill awaiting congressional action, perhaps it will be worth our while to examine the Catholic Church’s view on the matter. …

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Beyond mental health insurance

WEBThe Philippines has come a long way from its conservative mindset over mental health. Now, it’s not only openly discussed but has become part of the national …

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