Health

Mimaropa may not be polio-free: DOH

MANILA – The head of the Department of Health’s (DOH) office in Mimaropa said Tuesday his office continues to push for polio vaccination, especially in remote areas, as he doubted that the...

Diarrhea outbreak in south Palawan under control

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Local health and municipal officials in southern Palawan have lifted the state of emergency declared in September due to the diarrhea outbreak which downed 700 residents and...

House acts to provide Pinoys comprehensive mental care

With at least one study claiming that one out of every three Filipinos grapples with mental issues, the House of Representatives passed on second reading a measure that would address the...

PGH introduces osteoporosis management models

MANILA--The Department of Orthopedics of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) along with the UP-PGH Alumni Association on Friday led the launching of its Orthogeriatric Multidisciplinary Fracture Management Model...

Australia’s Victoria state legalizes euthanasia

SYDNEY — The parliament of Australia’s second largest state passed legislation Friday to allow terminally ill patients to seek medical help to end their lives, a bill that is expected to...

Angara files bill making Cancer treatment more accessible, affordable

Senator Sonny Angara has filed a bill that seeks to make cancer treatment and care more equitable and affordable for all Filipinos. "Cancer pushes Filipino families deeper into poverty. Its treatment costs...

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