Health

Iloilo City gets P1.1-M as top performing health office

ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) is extending PHP1.1 million incentive to Iloilo City which is cited as most outstanding local government unit for the 2017 Local Health Systems...

Maguindanao dengue cases down in 2017

COTABATO CITY -- Dengue cases in Maguindanao decreased by 12 percent in 2017, though with 11 reported deaths, the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reported Tuesday. Dr. Tahir Sulaik, IPHO-Maguindanao chief, said...

WHO lauds PH’s sugar-sweetened beverage taxes; WEC ranks PH first in environmental sustainability

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. on Monday, January 8, took note of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) remarks saying that taxation of SSB “is a great step forward in protecting the...

South Cotabato eyes early campaign vs firecrackers

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Health personnel in South Cotabato are planning to conduct early campaigns this year against the use of firecrackers and fireworks as the province recorded an increase in...

Red Cross issues safety reminders for ‘Traslacion 2018’

MANILA -- As Traslacion 2018 is expected to be an event wherein minor and major injuries can happen, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday issued some safety reminders to avoid untoward...

PhilHealth to implement new premium rates this month

MANILA – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III announced Friday that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will raise the premium contributions of its members starting January. "Magtataas tayo ng (We will raise...

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