Health

Bicam OKs Universal Health Care bill’s consolidated version

PNA/Senate PR MANILA --The Bicameral Conference Committee approved on Tuesday the consolidated version of the Universal Health Care (UHC) bill. According to the news release by the Senate, the following are the salient features...

Dagupan to stage HIV-AIDS awareness campaign on Dec. 1

By Hilda Austria/PNA DAGUPAN CITY -- The city government here will hold a ‘True Color’ party aimed at creating awareness and educating the residents on how to avoid acquiring human immunodeficiency virus infection...

Zambo City yet to lift measles outbreak status

By R. G. Antonet Go/PNA ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The local government, through the City Health Office, continues to closely monitor measles and dengue as cases continue to be reported in this city. Dr....

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Developed in Australia Shows Promise

by Phil Mercer/Voice of America SYDNEY — Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis using immunotherapy. Their world-first trial has produced promising results for the majority of patients enrolled,...

Negros Occidental boosts capability in rabies diagnosis

By Erwin Nicavera/PNA BACOLOD CITY -- The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) has acquired the capability to perform rabies diagnosis using the latest Direct Fluorescent Antibody Test (DFAT). Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena, in...

Bulacan intensifies anti-measles drive

By Manny Balbin/PNA CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- The provincial government here has intensified its measles vaccination activities, prompted by the increase in the number of measles cases in the province. Acting Governor Daniel...

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