Health

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...

PhilHealth issues new policy on claims for 3 diseases

MANILA -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) no longer requires the length of stay in hospital as basis for reimbursing claims for pneumonia, acute gastroenteritis, and urinary tract infection (UTI). Circular No....

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...

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