Health

PhilHealth mum on alleged P10.6-B fund diversion issue

MANILA -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Friday announced that it will stop issuing any further statement to the media regarding recent issues related to the premium contributions of senior...

E-cigs not a way to quit smoking: Pulmonologist

MANILA – Smokers who want to quit the habit should never consider electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) as an option or a choice. E-cigs are battery-operated devices that people use to inhale an aerosol, which...

Ex-health chief belies claim of P10.6-B PhilHealth funds diversion

MANILA -- Former health secretary Janette Garin on Wednesday refuted the accusation that she and former PhilHealth president Alex Padilla diverted the PHP10.6 billion originally meant for the payment of senior citizens'...

Health insurance program for OFWs launched

MANILA -- A new health insurance program which is intended to reduce the cost of hospitalization of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families was launched Wednesday. The Bayani Family Care Program is...

FDA orders review of energy drinks

MANILA -- Amid the controversy surrounding Philippine basketball player Kiefer Ravena, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday called for a review of available workout and energy drinks in the market. In...

USAID, DOH to boost healthworkers’ capacity

MANILA --- To build a strong health system for the Philippines, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday launched a project that will...

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