Health

FDA exempts cancer, diabetes, mental illness medicines from VAT

By Brian Campued The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the list of medicines exempted from value-added tax (VAT) for treatment of certain serious health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and...

Group warns vs. kids’ toy with disposable syringe

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency A group advocating against waste and pollution on Thursday warned children and parents against a squishy chicken toy that comes with a disposable syringe. In...

DOH records 8% drop in dengue cases nationwide in mid-October

By Brian Campued The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total of 21,097 dengue cases across the country from Sept. 29–Oct. 12, 2024—an 8% decline compared to two weeks prior. Based on...

QC logs 6th mpox case

By Brian Campued The Quezon City government has issued a closure order against a club as the city logs its sixth new mpox case. In a news release Wednesday, the QC government said...

Dengue cases in NCR up by 34.47% Jan-Oct

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The number of dengue cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) increased by 34.47% from Jan. 1 to Oct. 26 compared to the same...

P133-M worth of medical aid sent to ‘Kristine’-hit areas: DOH

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The Department of Health (DOH) has sent out P133 million worth of medical and public health emergency supplies, water sanitation equipment, and hygiene kits...

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