Health

Is it essential to have a food garden?

MANILA -- One of the highlights of President Rodrigo Duterte's third State of the Nation Address was about access to universal health care. As ordinary citizens, how can we help ourselves maintain...

President Duterte backs comprehensive and networked approach to delivering healthcare

Davao City --- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, July 25 advocated the use of latest healthcare tools, innovations, and solutions in a bid to secure the welfare of individuals in...

Laoag residents reminded to clean up to avoid dengue

LAOAG CITY -- Officials and residents here have been reminded to clean up their homes, schools and surroundings to avoid having stagnant water where dengue-carrying mosquitoes lay their eggs. Dr. Renato Mateo, City...

Cleanliness key to leptospirosis prevention

LEGAZPI CITY -- A health official here on Tuesday said cleanliness is still the best way to avoid leptospirosis infection even as she also warned against self-medication. "Everything starts with cleanliness, always maintain...

DOH-CAR cites health bills passed during PRRD’s term

BAGUIO CITY - The Department of Health (DOH) in Cordillera is happy about the large number of health bills passed during the first two years of President Rodrigo Duterte. Dr. Amelita Pangilinan, Assistant...

Quezon City to provide free anti-rabies immunization

MANILA -- Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista on Monday signed an ordinance providing free and complete doses of anti-rabies immunization to city residents. Authored by Councilor Diorella Maria Sotto, City Ordinance 2682-2018 is...

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