Former Health Secretary Janette Garin Posts Bail in Dengvaxia Vaccine Case
Manila, Philippines - Former Health Secretary and current Iloilo Representative Janette Garin has posted bail for graft and technical malversation charges related to the controversial Dengvaxia dengue vaccine purchase. Garin maintained her innocence in...
Benguet Job Fair Offers 2,000 Vacancies for Local and Overseas Employment
Benguet, Philippines - Around 2,000 job vacancies are up for grabs at a job fair scheduled for November 13 to 14 at the Benguet provincial capital, part of the month-long Adivay festival. Julie Tabcao, the province's Public Employment Services Office (...
Rise in Diabetes-Related Complications Highlighted at World Diabetes Day in Gadong
Gadong - On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, celebrated on 12th November, the Minister of Health highlighted the increasing health concerns related to diabetes in Gadong. According to Radio Television Brunei, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Aw...
PNP Chief Acorda Calls for Longer Tenure for Successors
Baguio City - In Baguio City, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. expressed his hope for a longer tenure for future PNP chiefs. Acorda, set to retire on December 3 upon reaching the mandatory age of 56, shared his views aft...
Gaza Hospitals Resort to Flashlight Surgery Amid Fuel Crisis
Gaza Strip - Hospitals in the Gaza Strip are facing severe challenges due to an acute fuel shortage, leading medical staff to resort to primitive methods for conducting surgeries. In a new release by the Palestinian Red Crescent, it was reported that s...
Health Promotion Centre Awards Winners in Youth and Vape Video Competition
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Health Promotion Centre's Youth and Vape Video Competition, aimed at raising public awareness about the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes or vaping, especially among youths, concluded with a Prize Presentation Ceremony ...
Central Luzon Health Department Launches Campaign Against Cervical Cancer in Pampanga
Pampanga - The Department of Health - Central Luzon (DOH-3) launched a vaccination and information drive against human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, aiming to prevent cervical cancer among girls aged 9 to 13. The campaign, titled "Pampanga SHIELD Aga...
Growing Appreciation for Alternative Medicine Among Filipino Patients
Baguio City – Dr. Joseph Alunes, a practitioner of both modern and alternative medicine at the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC), has observed an increasing trend in Filipino patients opting for traditional medicine alongside modern tr...
Pangasinan to Get P12-M Super Health Center in Agno Town
Pangasinan – Residents in the remote areas of Pangasinan's first district will soon have improved access to medical services with the commencement of construction for a PHP12 million super health center in Agno town. Glen Ramos, the communications unit...
DOH Disburses PHP 50.56 Billion in Health Emergency Allowance for Healthcare...
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) has announced the disbursement of PHP 50.56 billion in health emergency allowance (HEA) for healthcare workers (HCWs) up to November 3, 2023, as part of the ongoing effort to support the frontline workers who hav...
Philippine Lawmaker Seeks Joint Committee to Revamp Health Care System
MANILA — A proposal for the formation of a bipartisan joint committee aimed at addressing critical issues within the Philippine health care system was put forward by a member of the House of Representatives on Wednesday.According to Philippines News Ag...
WHO Reports High Child Casualty Rate in Gaza Conflict
GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed alarming statistics regarding child fatalities in the Gaza Strip amid ongoing hostilities.According to Philippines News Agency, the WHO on Tuesday, an estimated 160 children are being killed da...