Health

HIV cases in PH may reach 215K by yearend — DOH

By Brian Campued Cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the country is estimated to reach 215,400 by the end of 2024, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH, in collaboration...

FDA exempts cancer, diabetes, mental illness medicines from VAT

By Brian Campued The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the list of medicines exempted from value-added tax (VAT) for treatment of certain serious health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and...

Group warns vs. kids’ toy with disposable syringe

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency A group advocating against waste and pollution on Thursday warned children and parents against a squishy chicken toy that comes with a disposable syringe. In...

DOH records 8% drop in dengue cases nationwide in mid-October

By Brian Campued The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total of 21,097 dengue cases across the country from Sept. 29–Oct. 12, 2024—an 8% decline compared to two weeks prior. Based on...

QC logs 6th mpox case

By Brian Campued The Quezon City government has issued a closure order against a club as the city logs its sixth new mpox case. In a news release Wednesday, the QC government said...

Dengue cases in NCR up by 34.47% Jan-Oct

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The number of dengue cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) increased by 34.47% from Jan. 1 to Oct. 26 compared to the same...

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