Climate Change Elevates Risks of Disease Transmission, Health Experts Warn

AYDIN, Turkey — Health experts are raising concerns about the increasing risks of disease transmission and the exacerbation of seasonal illnesses due to rising temperatures linked to climate change. Dr. Emine Didem Evci Kiraz, from Adnan Menderes Univ...

Pangasinan Health Official Urges Vaccination After Rise in Rabies Cases

PANGASINAN — Following a concerning uptick in rabies fatalities within the province, a health executive has underscored the critical importance of immediate vaccination for individuals bitten by animals. Pangasinan has witnessed an increase from two r...

Marinduque Battles Rabies Outbreak with Vaccination Drive

MARINDUQUE - Authorities in Marinduque are intensifying efforts to vaccinate dogs against rabies amid a significant outbreak affecting the province's canine population. The local government units (LGUs) are providing free anti-rabies vaccinations, aim...

DOH Prioritizes Vulnerable Groups in Pertussis Vaccination Drive

MANILA - In response to the limited availability of booster shots for pertussis, also known as whooping cough, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday its strategy to focus immunization efforts on the most vulnerable segments of the populat...

PhilHealth Promotes ‘Konsulta’ Health Program in Antique

ANTIQUE—The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has embarked on a mission to raise awareness about its Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) program in Antique, encouraging local residents to take advantage of its comprehensive healt...

South Korean Medical Sector Crisis Intensifies with Pending Professor Resignations

Seoul - South Korea faces escalating tensions in its healthcare system as medical school professors join trainee doctors in protest against government policies. The ongoing dispute, now entering its second month, is expected to deteriorate further wit...

Department of Health Initiates ‘Code White’ Alert for Holy Week 2024...

MANILA — In response to the expected surge of travelers this Holy Week, the Department of Health (DOH) has announced the activation of a 'code white' alert from March 24 to 31, encompassing the Lenten period starting from Palm Sunday. According to ...

Philippines Reports Budget Surplus in Early 2024, Aiming for Fiscal HealthPhilippine...

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Finance (DOF) has revealed that the Philippine government achieved a notable budget surplus in the initial months of 2024, signaling a positive trend in the nation's fiscal management. According to Philippine...

Philippines Reports Budget Surplus in Early 2024, Aiming for Fiscal Health

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Finance (DOF) has revealed that the Philippine government achieved a notable budget surplus in the initial months of 2024, signaling a positive trend in the nation's fiscal management. According to Philippine...

Philippines Reports Budget Surplus in Early 2024, Aiming for Fiscal HealthPhilippine...

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Finance (DOF) has revealed that the Philippine government achieved a notable budget surplus in the initial months of 2024, signaling a positive trend in the nation's fiscal management. According to Philippine...

DOJ Reaffirms Commitment to Humane Treatment of Inmates with Medical Mission...

MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to the rights and well-being of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) through a medical mission conducted at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mand...

Vice Health Minister Criticizes Medical Professors’ Resignation Threat Over Quota Dispute

MANILA—In a significant escalation of tensions within the healthcare sector, Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo has accused medical professors in South Korea of attempting to blackmail the public. This accusation follows the professors' announcement of...

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