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Poor diets, failing food systems, and lack of physical …

(1 days ago) WebMANILA, 4 March 2021 – With the Philippines suffering from a triple burden of malnutrition together with other forms of undernutrition (including stunting and wasting), micronutrient deficiencies, along with overweight and obesity, the Department of Health (DOH), …

https://www.unicef.org/philippines/press-releases/poor-diets-failing-food-systems-and-lack-physical-activity-are-causing-overweight

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WHO Philippines World Health Organization

(2 days ago) WebDr Rui Paulo de Jesus. WHO Representative to the Philippines. 5 April 2024. Media release. 4 April 2024. News release. 6 March 2024. News release. 1 March 2024.

https://www.who.int/philippines/

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COVID-19: an ongoing public health crisis in the Philippines

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippines is contending with one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in southeast Asia. As of April 18, 2021, there were 926 052 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection and 15 810 …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(21)00069-9/fulltext

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Philippines: Country faces health and human rights crisis …

(Just Now) WebHealth workers still at risk The recent surge once again highlighted the severe difficulties that health workers have faced, with very little improvement from their …

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/04/philippines-faces-health-human-rights-crisis-covid-2/

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Health Philippines U.S. Agency for International …

(Just Now) WebThe Government of the Philippines faces key challenges in its health sector that impede its ability to provide quality, accessible, and equitable healthcare to the over 100 million …

https://www.usaid.gov/philippines/health

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One Health Approach in the Philippines: A multi-sectoral …

(3 days ago) WebZoonotic diseases – diseases or infections transmitted from animals to humans – continue to be a threat to global health. Emerging infectious diseases pose challenges to countries like the Philippines …

https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/20-09-2022-one-health-approach-in-the-philippines

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A Record Virus Surge in the Philippines, but Doctors …

(2 days ago) WebThe number of active Covid-19 cases in the Philippines hit 290,938 on Monday, a record, and sharply up from 10,095 a month ago. Health experts say the true number is far higher because the

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/17/world/asia/philippines-covid-surge-omicron.html

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Philippines - World Health Organization (WHO)

(4 days ago) WebPhilippines: a primary health care case study in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Through the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act (1), the …

https://www.who.int/countries/phl/

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2 years in, pandemic exposes inequities in Philippine …

(Just Now) WebMANILA, Philippines – In an assessment of the country’s two-year experience with the pandemic, we saw geographic inequities in the distribution of health resources, services, and outcomes.

https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/covid-19-pandemic-response-exposes-inequities-health-system-philippines-2022/

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COVID-19: an ongoing public health crisis in the Philippines

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippines is contending with one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in southeast Asia. As of April 18, 2021, there were 926 052 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8076655/

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The 2020 Philippine Health Statistics - Department of Health …

(7 days ago) WebPhilippines, 2020, 2010 & 2000 193 Table 33 Infant Mortality by Smaller Age Groups, Number, Rate/1,000 Livebirths Specific rates render more comparable results and …

https://doh.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2020PHS_FINAL_PDF.pdf

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Philippines - World Health Organization

(6 days ago) WebThe Government’s vision for the Philippines has been translated by the Department of Health into the Philippine Health Agenda 2016–2022. Under the motto All for Health …

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/136828/ccsbrief_phl_en.pdf;sequence=1

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'Together for health': How the Philippine healthcare system is …

(Just Now) WebFrom L-R: Dr. Gerard Belimac (Department of Health), the author, Manuel Mogato (Filipino Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist), Dr. Minerva Calimag (President, …

https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2023/05/02/2263241/together-health-how-philippine-healthcare-system-moving-forward-after-covid-19

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An Evaluation of the Philippine Healthcare System: Preparing for a

(3 days ago) WebA health system consists of all organizations, people, and actions whose primary intent is to promote, restore, or maintain health. Department of Health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9201087/

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A silent epidemic emerging: The rising mental health concern

(5 days ago) WebMANILA, Philippines — As the world emerges from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge looms large and clear: A silent and pervasive …

https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2024/01/12/2308964/silent-epidemic-emerging-rising-mental-health-concern

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News - World Health Organization (WHO)

(6 days ago) WebDOH, WHO, UNICEF celebrate 50 years of immunization in the Philippines amidst global concerns over disease outbreaks. This year’s celebration of World …

https://www.who.int/philippines/news

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Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a …

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-dangerous-heat-prompts-shift-online-classes-power-crunch-2024-04-29/

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Health and Lifestyle Philippine News Agency

(4 days ago) WebMay 9, 2024, 3:30 pm. MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased its benefit package for heat-related illnesses by 30 percent as some fall ill …

https://www.pna.gov.ph/categories/health-and-lifestyle

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Strengthening stroke prevention and awareness in the Philippines: …

(4 days ago) WebLockdowns were imposed and public spending was diverted to support health infrastructures. Even though the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10502210/

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11 global health issues to watch in 2023, according to IHME experts

(2 days ago) WebAs the year 2022 winds down, what is next on the horizon for global health? We turned to our IHME experts for their takes on the most critical health issues to watch …

https://www.healthdata.org/news-events/insights-blog/acting-data/11-global-health-issues-watch-2023-according-ihme-experts

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Common Health Issues Filipinos Face InLife - Insular Life

(4 days ago) WebCommon Health Issues Filipinos Face. According to the Central Intelligence Agency’s Factbook, the Philippines ranked 161 out of 224 in terms of life expectancy. …

https://www.insularlife.com.ph/articles/common-health-issues-filipinos-face-00000020

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DOH, WHO celebrate public health milestones in PH; commit to …

(2 days ago) WebMore recently, in 2019, the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act was adopted into law as Republic Act No. 11223. Part of the provision of the law states that all Filipino …

https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/07-04-2023-doh--who-celebrate-public-health-milestones-in-ph--commit-to-achieving--health-for-all--filipinos

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‘Impossible’ heatwave struck Philippines in April, scientists find

(8 days ago) WebGlobal heating made temperatures 1.7C hotter in Israel, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, and 1C hotter in the Philippines, where 4,000 schools were …

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/14/impossible-heatwave-philippines-april-scientists

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Asia's extreme April heat worsened by climate change, scientists say

(4 days ago) WebSINGAPORE — Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse – and more likely – as a result of human-driven climate change, a team of …

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2024/05/15/275525/asias-extreme-april-heat-worsened-by-climate-change-scientists-say/

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Philippines Says Sea Tensions With China Have Not Hurt Economy

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippines said geopolitical tensions with Beijing have not affected the Southeast Asian nation’s economy and the government is still willing to work with …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-09/philippines-says-sea-tensions-with-china-have-not-hurt-economy

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Picturing Health in the Philippines - 75 Years of Hope and Progress

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippines, one of WHO’s founders, joined the Organization on 9 July 1948 – marking the country’s 75th year as a Member State. Since then, WHO has been closely …

https://www.who.int/philippines/news/spotlights/picturing-health-in-the-philippines-75-years-of-hope-and-progress

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Northern Lights Are Visible as Solar Storm Intensifies: What to …

(5 days ago) WebOfficials warned of potential blackouts or interference with navigation and communication systems this weekend, as well as auroras as far south as Southern …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/science/solar-storm-earth.html

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