Health

Mental health advocates vow to heighten awareness campaign

DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) and mental health advocates vowed to boost the awareness campaign and intervention programs to stem the rise of teenage suicide and depression. City Councilor...

Newer contraception tries to engage men

Newer birth control for men is beginning to fill the gap between the traditional condoms and sterilization. One new technology involves inserting a hypodermic needle into the scrotum. It is said to...

DOH-Bicol urges parents to avail of expanded newborn screening

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Bicol Region on Tuesday encouraged parents of newborn babies to avail of the Expanded Newborn Screening (NBS) program for early detection of disorders...

Kidapawan City launches twin programs to combat malnutrition

COTABATO CITY -- The city government of Kidapawan, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), simultaneously launched on Tuesday the National Feeding Program-Community Based-Dairy Project and "Gulayan sa Barangay" program, both...

Ilocos Norte youth group promotes mental health awareness in schools

LAOAG CITY — Youth leaders are making rounds in various schools in the province to raise awareness on issues about mental health affecting the youth today. Patrick Ratuita of the Ilocos Norte Youth...

Dagupan health office urges frequent cleanup drive

DAGUPAN CITY -- The City Health Office (CHO) is encouraging barangay officials and all communities to clean up their surroundings to remove the breeding ground of mosquitoes after the recent flooding. In an...

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