The Municipal Health Office (MHO) of San Jose has set a target of vaccinating 18,000 children in the town against measles, rubella, and polio this month. In a recent Kapihan held at the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Dr. Lordevino Mesina, the Officer-in-Charge of the Municipal Health Office, explained that this effort is part of the… Read More San Jose targets 18,000 child vaccinations
No Filipino child should suffer or perish from preventable diseases when vaccines can safeguard their health. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund, a child who has received all recommended vaccinations is more likely to grow up healthy. Since their immune systems are still developing, young children and infants are especially vulnerable to several infections… Read More Thanks to vaccines, these diseases are now a thing of the past
“Thank you!” That was a heartfelt message from the Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino, who has been in the United States since June 2022 to receive medical treatment for various autoimmune conditions. Despite facing many limitations due to her allergies and adverse reactions to treatments, Kris has expressed her gratitude for her doctors and… Read More Kris Aquino thanks fans, doctors as she readies for new treatment
By Roy Dimayuga When I got an invitation from Dr. Sukarnu Asri, provincial health officer of Tawi-Tawi, to travel with him to Mapun, I immediately said yes. He was organizing an annual medical mission and he wanted me to join as a development worker of the United Nations. Mapun is the farthest municipality of Tawi-Tawi… Read More Long journey to Mapun and creepy stories of aswang
MANILA, Philippines—The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) warns the public against the proliferation of fake eye doctors nationwide. This after the PRC received reports of unlicensed optometrists illegally practicing the profession in various parts of the country. Dr. Vivian Sarabia, member of the PRC Board of Optometry, said many optical shops are sprouting in the malls,… Read More PRC warns public against fake eye doctors
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY—The National Food Authority (NFA)-Palawan is set to distribute 144.32 sacks of iron-fortified rice or I-Rice at day care centers in the towns of Busuanga and Coron of the Calamianes Group of Islands. The P180,000-worth sacks of rice are a part of the first Supplemental Feeding Program of the Department of Social Welfare… Read More 144 sacks of I-Rice to be distributed in Palawan day care centers
QUEZON CITY—Health Assistant Secretary Dr. Eric A. Tayag campaigned for searching, cleaning and destroying spots where dengue mosquitoes breed. Tayag said cleaning the surroundings must be accompanied with searching and destroying areas where mosquitoes lay their eggs to inhibit further reproduction. He said dengue could be prevented if the mosquito breeding sites are destroyed. “Kung… Read More Search, clean dengue mosquito breeding areas—DOH
QUEZON CITY—The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has included dengue in its new case rate packages to be implemented on September 1. PhilHealth president Rey B. Aquino said the agency would shift from the fee-for-service to case rates for common medical and surgical cases including dengue. Aquino said the cases included by PhilHealth comprise 50… Read More PhilHealth includes dengue in new case rates
More than 2,000 residents of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro are now covered by government’s PhilHealth Program. Under PhilHealth’s program for the indigents, a patient will not pay anything for hospitalization. Acting Governor Humerlito A. Dolor, together with Roxas Mayor Jackson Cinco Dy, led the distribution of PhilHealth cards in the second district town of Oriental Mindoro.… Read More Over 2,000 now covered by PhilHealth in Roxas
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) has warned of the dangers of unprotected sex, especially between males, as it cited a rising incidence of HIV/AIDS cases in the Philippines. The DOH has recorded 184 new cases of HIV/AIDS infections in May alone, Health Assistant Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag said. This represents a two percent increase… Read More DOH warns against unprotected gay sex as HIV/AIDS cases rise
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