Health

Experts warn of a return of the AIDS epidemic

WASHINGTON — Thirty-six million people currently live with AIDS, a disease that claimed the lives of nearly 1 million people last year. Experts predict that by 2030, 100 million people will have been...

Zambo health office notes ‘sporadic’ HFMD cases

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The City Health Office is closely monitoring cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in this city to prevent its spread. City Health Officer, Dr. Dulce Amor Dagalea-Miravite, said...

13 health facilities soon to benefit nearly .5-M people in Albay

LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expected to start the construction of 13 health facilities, including health stations and rural health units, in various parts of...

DOH intensifies campaign to increase TB awareness

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has intensified its campaign to increase awareness on tuberculosis (TB), one of the top ten causes of death among Filipinos. In his speech before residents of...

Calinog town eyes ‘state of emergency’ due to Hepatitis A

ILOILO CITY -- The municipal health office of Calinog, Iloilo is eyeing to put the entire town under a “state of emergency” due to the rising number of high school students who...

PhilHealth offers benefits for hearing-impaired kids

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is urging hospitals in the Zamboanga region to secure "Z Benefits" accreditation to enable them to offer the program to children with hearing...

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