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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…
Pangasinan Town Opens Super Health Center to Serve 15 Villages
PANGASINAN – Residents of 15 villages in Pangasinan and those from nearby municipalities now have access to enhanced medical services with the inauguration of the first phase of the Super Health Center on Friday.
According to Philippines News Agenc…
PhilHealth in Eastern Visayas Disburses Over PHP3.73 Billion in Claims for 2023
TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reported disbursing more than PHP3.73 billion in healthcare benefits to its members in Eastern Visayas in 2023, covering a total of 494,711 claims throughout the year.
Accordi…
Salmonella Infections in the Philippines Surge in 2023
MANILA – The Philippines has experienced a significant rise in salmonella cases in 2023, with reported infections reaching 13,000, up from 9,000 in the previous year.
According to Philippines News Agency, Homer Pantua, a returning scientist with the…
Abra Town Set to Open Drug Rehabilitation Center
ABRA – A new drug rehabilitation center, Balay Silangan, is slated to open in an agricultural town within Abra province, aimed at supporting residents from this town and neighboring municipalities in their recovery journey.
According to Philippines …
Antique Establishes Violence Against Women Desks Across 590 Barangays
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA — In a significant move to combat domestic abuse, the province of Antique has successfully established Violence Against Women (VAW) desks in all 590 barangays, providing crucial support and temporary shelter for abused women and…
World Oral Health Day Celebrated with Public Awareness Event in Salambigar
SALAMBIGAR — In observance of World Oral Health Day 2024, the Department of Dental Services under the Ministry of Health hosted a public event at a shopping complex in Salambigar to highlight the importance of oral health. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Set…
Philippines Bolsters Tobacco Control Efforts, Reports Progress at WHO ConferenceKing Charles III Expresses Gratitude for Support Following Cancer Diagnosis
PANAMA — The Philippines has pledged to enhance its tobacco control measures, as reported during the 10th Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP10-WHO FCTC), which took place from Februa…
Philippines Bolsters Tobacco Control Efforts, Reports Progress at WHO Conference
PANAMA — The Philippines has pledged to enhance its tobacco control measures, as reported during the 10th Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP10-WHO FCTC), which took place from Februa…
Brunei Darussalam Marks World Cancer Day with Call for Comprehensive Cancer Care
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2024, the Minister of Health, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, highlighted the critical importance of action across all levels of the cancer care c…
PJSC Marks World Cancer Day with Awareness Campaign
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) commemorated World Cancer Day 2024 with a vibrant awareness campaign held on the morning of February 4th at Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in the capital. The event was inaugurat…
Early Detection Key to Cervical Cancer Prevention
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – In the wake of World Cancer Day, medical experts have emphasized the critical role of early detection in combating cervical cancer, which ranks among the top three cancers affecting women in the country, following breast and color…