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Maguindanao outreach program eyes to serve 2K indigent patients

By Edwin Fernandez/Philippine News Agency COTABATO CITY — Health authorities in Maguindanao are expecting to serve more than 2,000 indigent patients from the province and nearby areas during a four-day medical-dental outreach...

DOH, FDA warn public anew on adverse effects of e-cigarettes

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday warned the public anew against the adverse effects on health...

DOH reports 19 deaths, over 4K dengue cases in Region 8

By Sarwell Meniano/Philippine News Agency TACLOBAN CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed alarm over the rising number of dengue cases in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) this year, with 19...

Better mental health through responsible use of tech, soc-med

Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Responsible use of social media and technology could help Filipinos achieve better mental health status, a mental health expert said Saturday. “Ang technology ay nandiyan na, wala...

Nutrition Month highlights proper diet, physical activity

By Sarwell Meniano/Philippine News Agency TACLOBAN CITY -- Concerned by rising cases of lifestyle diseases, the Department of Health (DOH) and National Nutrition Council (NNC) has emphasized the value of proper diet...

Dengue outbreak declared in 4 NegOr villages

By Juancho Gallarde/Philippine News Agency DUMAGUETE CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) and Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) here have declared a dengue outbreak in four barangays in the province of...

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