Health

Smoking ban implementation remains a challenge: DOH

MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) admitted that implementation of a country-wide smoking ban that took effect three months ago remains a challenge. According to DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III, the full...

Angara pushes for free medicines for poor families in gov’t hospitals

Senator Sonny Angara seeks to expand the government's free medicines program for poor families to include more hospitals especially in far-flung areas. Under the earmarking provision of Senate Bill 1592 or the...

Medical marijuana must be strictly regulated: DOH chief

MANILA – Ad Interim Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has expressed support for the use of medical cannabis in the country, provided it is under strict regulation. "It is supposed to be for...

DOH Undas tip: Watch out for fatigue, stress

MANILA -- People heading for the cemeteries to observe All Saints Day on Wednesday should take care not to tire or stress themselves out, the new spokesperson of the Department of Health...

Zambo Press Club, West Metro hold medical mission

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The West Metro Medical Center (West Metro) and Zamboanga Press Club, Inc. (ZPCI) on Saturday conducted a medical mission that benefited 46 members and dependents of the ZPCI. Of...

De Lima urges LGUs to check ‘PWD-friendly’ facilities

Sen. Leila M. de Lima on Friday urged the Senate to look into how local government units (LGUs) have complied in ensuring a "barrier-free" environment for persons with disabilities (PWDs) not...

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