Health

DOH sets up health stations in voting centers in Ilocos

By Leilanie Adriano/Philippine News Agency BADOC, Ilocos Norte -- The Department of Health (DOH) and some barangay health workers (BHWs) in the province have set up health stations in various polling centers to...

China seeks more cooperation on medical innovation

By Kris Crismundo/Philippine News Agency BEIJING – China seeks more cooperation with various countries in the field of medicine, as it will hold the International Medical Innovation and Cooperation Forum in the city...

SoCot eyes leprosy-free status

By Anna liza Cabrido/Philippine News Agency GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of South Cotabato is pushing for the province's declaration in the next two years as leprosy-free. John Arlo Codilla, infectious...

Health Expert: Neck, back pains can be symptoms of spinal arthritis

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- A health expert on Tuesday urged the public not to neglect severe and prolonged neck and back pains as they can be symptoms of...

Understanding persons with mental health issues

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- An official of the Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to understand the condition of persons with mental health issues. "Huwag po natin huhusgahan...

Dengue cases in Pangasinan drop by 9%

By Hilda Austria/Philippine News Agency BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan -- The Pangasinan Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded 1,083 dengue cases in the province from Jan.1- to April 29 this year, 9 percent lower than...

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