Health

DOH launches TB-free initiative in Batangas island town

By Saul Pa-a/Philippine News Agency BATANGAS CITY -- Hundreds of island residents in Batangas’ 5th class geographically-isolated town of Tingloy have expressed elation as the Department of Health (DOH) regional office in...

Excessive gadget use increases risk of myopia in kids

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- At nine years old, Jonas (not his real name) already suffers from myopia or nearsightedness, a condition which is hereditary but can now be acquired...

41K pets in Pangasinan get anti-rabies shots

By Ahikam Pasion/Philippine News Agency LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Pangasinan’s Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) welcomed the high number of pets -- a total of 41,323 -- that were vaccinated from January to March. “We...

DOH Region 1 reminds residents to stay hydrated

By Liwayway Yparraguirre/Philippine News Agency DAGUPAN CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 1 (Ilocos) is reminding residents of this city and the entire region to keep themselves hydrated and...

Mental health crisis hotline launched

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) on Thursday launched a 24/7 phone services for Filipinos needing mental health crisis intervention and counseling services. "The...

Expert says higher tobacco tax to curb cervical cancer

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- An increase in the tax rates on tobacco products would curb cervical cancer and other diseases, a health expert said Thursday. Dr. Efren Domingo, ex-president...

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