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71 new HIV cases detected in SoCot since January

by Anna liza Cabrido/PNA Health personnel in South Cotabato have recorded at least 71 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the province in nearly three months. John Codilla, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune...

21 deaths, almost 6K dengue cases recorded in Calabarzon

By Saul Pa-a/PNA CALAMBA CITY, Laguna -- A total of 5,910 cases of dengue fever, leading to 21 fatalities, were recorded in the Calabarzon Region (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) from Jan....

DOH Calabarzon intensifies anti-dengue drive

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon) has intensified its anti-dengue campaign to bring down the cases of said disease in the...

PhilHealth seeks to hasten IRR for UHC law

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- The state-run social health insurance company vowed to fast-track the crafting of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Universal Health Care Law to operationalize its...

Experts Advise Against Human Genome Editing as Too Risky

By Lisa Schlein/VOA News GENEVA — A group of experts meeting for the first time to examine the pros and cons of human genome editing say it would be “irresponsible” to engage in...

4Ps families in Bicol urged to have their kids vaccinated

By Connie Calipay/PNA LEGAZPI CITY ---The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office here has advised Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries to comply with the 4Ps requirement to have their children...

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