Health

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...

Vitamin C might shorten Tuberculosis treatment time, study indicates

A new study has found that anti-tuberculosis drugs killed more bacteria in laboratory mice given a vitamin C supplement than those given drugs alone. If the findings hold up in human studies,...

DOH on the lookout for leptospirosis due to floods

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) is anticipating a rise in the incidence of leptospirosis following the onslaught of three weather disturbances that have caused massive flooding in several regions across...

Region 1 Medical Center gets new building, facilities this year

DAGUPAN CITY -- A new five-storey building and modern facilities are being anticipated this 2018  at the Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC) in Dagupan City, the biggest public hospital in Pangasinan. Dr....

DOH ‘relatively pleased’ as firecracker injuries drop by 68%

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday noted a significant reduction in terms of the number of firecracker-related injuries in its assessment for the period covering 6 a.m. of...

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