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EXPLAINER: How climate change is making the world sick

WEBThese are just a few of the ways that public health has been impacted and compounded by climate change – a focus for the first time ever at the annual United …

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Two years later, what’s changed with COVID-19 in the

WEBUnemployment soared to 17.7% in April 2020, equivalent to around 7.3 million jobless Filipinos amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the PSA. Despite …

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[ANALYSIS] Universal healthcare: Why we’re still not quite

WEBBut there is still a long way to go. On Wednesday, February 20, President Duterte signed into law the Universal Health Care Act which signifies a landmark in …

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Life & Health

WEBMar 18, 2024 1:00 PM PHT. Mar 16, 2024 9:30 AM PHT. Jan 30, 2024 10:48 AM PHT. Dec 14, 2023 10:19 PM PHT. Load more. News and stories from the living world. Covers the …

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2 years in, pandemic exposes inequities in Philippine health

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 …

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Hospitals in the Philippines: Where they are – and aren’t

WEBIf that is the state of health care in Quezon City, just imagine how it is for smaller towns. Cebu has 2 beds per 1,000 people, and Davao has 1.2 beds per 1,000. …

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Hive Health's digital platform promises faster insurance policy

WEBHive Health is a fully licensed digital health insurer that offers comprehensive health maintenance organization (HMO) plans that encompass …

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[ANALYSIS] What they don't tell you about Philippine education …

WEBFinally, our health status (it is included in the HCI above), vis-à-vis the ASEAN-5. It is the same story, alas. Inconvenient Truth #7 is that the Philippines has the …

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PhilHealth to offer 'improved' mental health package

WEBCurrently, the state health insurer only covers up to P7,800 for patients hospitalized for certain mental health conditions, such as dementia, bipolar and anxiety …

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AC Health’s Healthway Medical Network promises Care Beyond

WEBHealthway Medical Network (HMN), the clinics and hospitals group under AC Health, integrates the medical expertise of QualiMed Hospital Network consisting of …

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Health experts urge stricter rules against e-cigarettes, vaping

WEBMANILA, Philippines – Three health experts warned that electronic cigarettes and vape pens possibly posed more danger than the usual cigarette sticks, specially …

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How startup Advanced Abilities is harnessing AI to improve

WEBINFO. Advanced Abilities is the first to bring an AI and cloud-powered X-ray platform in the Philippines that reduces turnaround time of patients getting results from 7 …

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[OPINION] Why do Filipinos' mental health struggles persist

WEBIn a global survey by the FWD Group Holdings Limited, 63% of Filipinos believe that current economic challenges significantly affect mental health. And with the …

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LIST: 5 Filipino superfoods to boost your health

WEBGuava. As one of the fruits known to have edible skin and seeds, guavas contain very high fiber content, as well as up to four times more Vitamin C per serving …

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What it’s like going for a consultation at the National

WEBA one hour session with a psychiatrist or psychologist can cost a minimum of P2000 at a private hospital or mental health clinic. But a consultation with a psychiatrist …

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[OPINION] 5 thoughts about the Philippine healthcare system

WEBThere is a lot that needs to be done with regard to our healthcare system, from reducing hospitalization costs, increasing worker wages, and avoiding potential …

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10% of PH workers’ well-being is in crisis. Are employers

WEBWith 2,645 respondents, Infinit Care was able to uncover fresh insights on the status of the Filipino workforce’s general state of well-being. True to their ethos that …

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FAST FACTS: Health risks humans face when exposed to oil spills

WEBA 2007 journal article by Spanish researchers looked into the health effects of exposure to oil spills. According to the study, the people involved in the clean-up were …

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'Underpaid, overworked, unappreciated:' PH deployment ban

WEBHealth workers man the COVID-19 express lane of the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center in Marikina City, on April 7, 2020. Photo by Darren …

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FAST FACTS: Avail yourself of PhilHealth services without

WEBAll patients are entitled to basic or ward accommodation in any PhilHealth-accredited hospital without having to pay co-payment or co-insurance fees, according to …

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Marcelito Pomoy shares health updates after kidney medical

WEBMarcelito Pomoy shares health updates after kidney medical procedure. MANILA, Philippines – America’s Got Talent Filipino star Marcelito Pomoy is currently …

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