Health

28 DOST-formulated herbal drugs up for clinical tests this year

By Gail Momblan/Philippine News Agency ILOILO CITY -- Twenty-eight standardized herbal drugs formulated under the Comprehensive Drug Discovery Program or “Tuklas Lunas” Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are...

Calabarzon medical workers train on proper injection of insulin

By Gladys Pino/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- As the cheapest and fastest means to keep blood glucose level normal, the Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development (CHD) in Region IV-A...

DOH: Measles outbreak ‘almost over’

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The measles outbreak nationwide is almost over, the country's health chief said Tuesday. "It is probably safer to assume that the number of cases is...

Bacolod coalition calls for urgent implementation of Mental Health Act

By Nanette Guadalquiver/Philippine News Agency BACOLOD CITY -- The Youth for Mental Health (Y4MH) Coalition Inc.- Bacolod Chapter has called for the implementation of Republic Act 11036, otherwise known as the Mental...

200 Legazpeňos avail of free health services in medical mission

By Emmanuel Solis/Philippine News Agency LEGAZPI CITY -- At least 200 residents of Barangay Taysan in the southern portion of this city, mostly senior citizens and children, benefited from a medical mission...

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