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Early Diagnosis and Treatment Can Prevent Disability from Leprosy

  GENEVA — To mark World Leprosy Day, the World Health Organization is calling for the eradication of this ancient disfiguring disease by combating the stigma and discrimination that discourages people from seeking the...

DOH sustains assistance to Mayon evacuees as Alert Level 4 remains

The Department of Health (DOH) reported its heightened and sustained efforts in assisting nearby communities around Mayon volcano in Albay province as it continues to exhibit seismic unrest, lava fountaining and...

DOH monitors ‘Dengvaxia’ patient in W. Visayas

ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) is waiting for the laboratory test results of an 11-year-old girl recently admitted at the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) in this city. Dr. Reynilyn...

Palawan urged to boost reproductive health program

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) on Tuesday approved a resolution calling on local government units in Palawan to accelerate and strengthen the implementation of the Responsible Parenthood...

Health officials act to stop measles outbreak

DAVAO CITY – Davao health officials have been immunizing children across the city following the sudden rise in measles, with 224 suspected cases and four deaths since last November. Of the total...

Sanofi refunds gov’t with P1.16-B for unused Dengvaxia

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III disclosed on Friday that the drug manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur has already made a refund of more than Php1 billion for...

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