Health

Anti-measles immunization launched in Pangasinan

ROSALES, Pangasinan -- The Department of Health (DOH) office in Region 1 (Ilocos region) encouraged parents to avail of immunization for their children during the launching of the Phase 2 of Ligtas...

Gov’t resolve sought to address Dengvaxia crisis

MANILA – Public Attorneys Office (PAO) chief Persida Rueda-Acosta on Monday said time is crucial in abating the public health menace brought about by the Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine. This, as she vowed that...

UN worker among sharp increase in DRC’s Ebola caseload

A U.N. employee in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for Ebola, the first such incident during the current outbreak, according to the head of the U.N. peacekeeping...

WHO cracks down on illicit sale of tobacco

GENEVA — Parties to a new global treaty to combat the illicit sale of tobacco products have taken the first steps toward cracking down on this multi-billion dollar trade. At a three-day...

Palace grateful for Universal Heath Care bill passage

MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday thanked the Senate for passing the Universal Health Care (UHC) bill, which aims to give all-inclusive health coverage for Filipinos. “We thank the Senate for passing on third...

Senate approves Universal Health Care bill

MANILA -- The Senate on Wednesday passed on third and final reading the landmark Universal Health Care Bill which seeks to guarantee equal access to quality and affordable health services for all...

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