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WEBPCMC's new MRI, CT scanners boost health services for Filipino kids. April 19, 2024, 8:38 pm MANILA – The new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography …

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Mandatory benefits for health workers OK'd

WEBThose deployed in "low risk areas" will receive at least PHP3,000, those in "minimum risk areas" will get at least PHP6,000, and those in "high risk areas" will be …

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US Congress seen to reauthorize GSP scheme in 2024: envoy

WEBUS Capitol Building in Washington DC (PNA photo by Joyce Ann Rocamora). WASHINGTON DC – The United States Congress is likely to approve the revival of the …

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Number of Austrians living in poverty rises by more than half

WEBGENEVE – The number of Austrians in absolute poverty has risen by more than 50 percent – from 201,000 in 2022 to 336,000 last year, the country's statistical …

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Avail of cancer care services, programs -- PBBM

WEBThe cancer care services include radiation oncology, surgery, chemotherapy and palliative care. Apart from the HCCH, Marcos said the country has 25 specialty …

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DOH-12 concerned over rising number of folk with comorbidities

WEBGENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) has raised concern over the increasing number of individuals with …

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DepEd, DOH to address various health issues in schools

WEBTogether, DepEd and DOH will work to identify the root causes of ILI outbreaks in schools and implement preventive measures to protect the health of …

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DOH opens 1st Super Health Center in Eastern Visayas

WEBThe DOH said there are 16 Super Health Centers launched in the region last year. The first to be completed is the one in San Roque town inaugurated on Feb. 7, …

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Comelec disqualifies Mamba as Cagayan governor

WEBCagayan Governor Manuel Mamba (Photo courtesy of Cagayan provincial government) MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified …

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DOH urges vaccination vs. measles, pertussis as cases rise

WEBMANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to take part in its immunization campaign against vaccine-preventable diseases as cases …

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DOH to build P10-M health center in Naga City

WEBAside from the PHP10-million funding from DOH, the city government will also allocate PHP2 million as supplemental funds to meet the needed project cost as …

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Duterte admin health care system ‘people-centered’: Duque

WEBMANILA – The reforms to the health care system under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte are people-centered. Amid the challenges brought by the …

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DOH: P50.56-B health emergency allowance released as of Nov. 3

WEBFile photo. MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has released a total of PHP50.56 billion health emergency allowance (HEA) to health …

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DOH addresses shortage of psychiatrists in Calabarzon

WEBCALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The shortage of psychiatrists in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) Region has prompted the Department of …

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DOH 8 calls for more prevention efforts amid rising suicide cases

WEBThe DOH Eastern Visayas regional hotlines for suicide-related calls are 09474238423 and 09665316464. The National Center for Mental Health helplines are …

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PBBM extends employment of COS, JO gov’t workers till end-2025

WEBMANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the engagement of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government whose contracts …

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PTFoMS, Cavite police help photojourno trace stolen equipment

WEBMANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Thursday commended the police for its swift assistance to a freelance photojournalist …

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7M Filipinos have chronic kidney disease as of 2021

WEBMANILA – At least 7 million Filipinos are suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) as of 2021, with one Filipino every hour getting the disease. In a media forum on …

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DOH chief presents 8-point action agenda to CA

WEBHerbosa said the Action Agenda intends to capture the aspirations of every Filipino with the inspiration from the Universal Healthcare Act and aligned with the …

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‘Mental health crisis a rising epidemic in PH’ – experts

WEBIn the Philippines, mental illness is becoming a common disability and at least 3.6 million Filipinos suffer from mental, neurological and substance use disorder, …

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91 Cordillera RHUs qualify as primary health providers

WEBBAGUIO CITY – A total of 91 rural health units (RHU) and a private facility have qualified to become primary health facilities under the Universal Health Care …

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House approves bill preventing teenage pregnancies

WEBSeptember 5, 2023, 8:16 pm. Share. Share. (PNA file photo) MANILA – Voting 232-0, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading House Bill …

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