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A silent epidemic emerging: The rising mental health concern

(5 days ago) WEBGlobally, The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in eight individuals is living with a mental health condition. In the Philippines, 41% of Filipino Prosumers (consumers who are at

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

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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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Philippines: Country faces health and human rights crisis one …

(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 situation when the pandemic started a year ago. As of April 2021, at least 80 health workers in the Philippines have lost their lives due to COVID-19, according to the …

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

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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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CDC in Philippines Global Health CDC

(Just Now) WEBCDC's global health security work in the Philippines focuses on building capacity across four core areas: Disease surveillance. Laboratory systems. Workforce …

https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/countries/philippines.html

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Hospitals in the Philippines struggle under influx of COVID-19 - NPR

(3 days ago) WEBDuring this surge, they've avoided in-person services. Last Saturday, the congregation directress, Sister Anicia, announced the death of a 10th elderly nun diagnosed with COVID-19. She explains

https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1042667352/hospitals-in-the-philippines-struggle-under-influx-of-covid-19-patients

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In The Philippines, Keeping Non-Coronavirus Patients Out …

(2 days ago) WEBAs the pandemic continues to ravage the Philippines, a medical emergency response team in the Metro Manila area is working to keep as many non-coronavirus …

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/21/1008857026/in-the-philippines-keeping-non-coronavirus-patients-out-of-hospitals-may-be-cruc

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An Evaluation of the Philippine Healthcare System: …

(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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CDC in Philippines Global Health CDC

(6 days ago) OverviewBarriers to healthcarePopulationHealth problems in the PhilippinesSee alsoExternal linksPoor communities suffer a higher burden of disease due to inequities in access to services and health status. Since financing for local government units often vary and the benefits package for insurance plans may be unfavorable, some communities face difficulties accessing public health services. Shifting the responsibility of healthcare from the federal government to the local governments has increased local authority and has made communities susceptible to lack of ac…

https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/countries/philippines/default.htm

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Health in the Philippines - Wikipedia

(5 days ago) WEBAccess to healthcare services in the Philippines is marked by significant inequities, particularly affecting poor communities. These disparities are reflected in both access to …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_in_the_Philippines

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The Philippines Health System Review - World Health …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Philippines Health System Review Health Systems in Transition Health Sy Vol. 8 No. 2 2018 s t ems in T r ansition Vol. 8 No. 2 2018 The Philippines Health System Review …

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/274579/9789290226734-eng.pdf

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Health Philippines U.S. Agency for International …

(Just Now) WEBUSAID supports locally-led solutions to address persistent health, education, and socio-economic problems affecting individuals and communities. Diminishing foreign and …

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

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Pandemic in 2021: How the Philippines responded to COVID-19 …

(4 days ago) WEBPhilippines lowers 2021 economic growth target over fresh lockdowns, Delta. Delta variant puts Philippine economy among most vulnerable in Asia. COVID-19 pandemic to cost PH P41.4 trillion over

https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/list-review-2021-covid-19-pandemic-philippines/

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COVID-19 pandemic: Latest situation in the Philippines – …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health (DOH) says the country remains at “minimal risk” for COVID-19. Roughly 62% of all Filipinos have been fully vaccinated. This week of May 22, 2022, we look at what

https://www.rappler.com/nation/covid-19-pandemic-latest-situation-philippines-may-2022/

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Health leaders from Asian and Pacific nations gather in Manila to

(7 days ago) WEBMANILA, Philippines l 24 October 2022 – Health ministers and senior officials from 37 countries and areas across Asia and the Pacific are meeting this week to address key health issues and priorities for the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Western Pacific Region.The seventy-third session of the WHO Regional Committee for …

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/24-10-2022-health-leaders-from-asian-and-pacific-nations-gather-in-manila-to-address-key-health-issues

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Investing in mental health benefits people and the economy

(3 days ago) WEB22 November 2021. Joint News Release. Manila. Mental health conditions cost the Philippine economy a staggering PHP 68.9 billion (US$ 1.37 billion) each year, equivalent to 0.4% of its GDP, according to a mental health …

https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/22-11-2021-investing-in-mental-health-benefits-people-and-the-economy

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Towards transforming the mental health services of the Philippines

(3 days ago) WEBThe WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health, aiming to establish accessible and affordable mental healthcare, reported insights into the challenges faced by participating countries, including the Philippines.1 These challenges encompass service delivery, governance, workforce, financing, and stigma.1 In the Philippines, the …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(23)00253-5/fulltext

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Challenges and Opportunities for Diabetes Care in the …

(3 days ago) WEBMalnutrition is a significant health problem in the Philippines, even prior to the surge of COVID-19 cases. Patients who have issues with health literacy, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7784149/

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Addressing the gaps in the Philippine public mental health …

(3 days ago) WEBWe agree with Campion and colleagues1 that implementing primary interventions that target the social determinants of health can effectively address mental health. These population-based strategies are sorely needed in low-income and middle-income countries such as the Philippines, where poverty, unemployment, hunger, displacement, and conflict are rife.2

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(22)00040-2/fulltext

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Health UNICEF Philippines

(8 days ago) WEBMANILA, 27 February 2024 – The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), receives PHP 145.5 million (CAD$3.4 million) from the Government of Canada as part of a strategic partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to integrate COVID-19 vaccination, routine immunization, and proven approaches that …

https://www.unicef.org/philippines/topics/health

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Philippines plans to double its limit on health care workers - CNN

(Just Now) WEBThe Philippines’ labor minister said on Wednesday he will ask for government approval to allow 5,000 more health care workers to be deployed abroad, …

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/17/asia/philippines-minister-healthcare-overseas-intl-hnk/index.html

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HIV in the Philippines: A Persisting Public Health Crisis Closely Tied

(2 days ago) WEBStigma resulting in mental health issues, delays in HIV testing, and avoidance of health services were the main points qualitatively measured during the …

https://sites.brown.edu/publichealthjournal/2024/03/21/hiv-in-the-philippines-a-persisting-public-health-crisis-closely-tied-to-social-stigma/

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Study Shows We Filipinos Aren't as Healthy As We - Esquire …

(Just Now) WEBNow, weight isn't a tell-all factor when it comes to health but you can't be fully healthy by being immobile and engaging in unhealthy behaviors. There's a …

https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/health-and-fitness/filipinos-health-illness-a00297-20200925

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Mental health issues among Filipinos on the rise: NCMH chief

(7 days ago) WEBThe National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) operates a 24/7 helpline for individuals suffering from mental health problems. “Crisis Hotline”. National Center for …

https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/04/06/23/mental-health-issues-among-filipinos-on-the-rise-ncmh

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Health Systems Impact of COVID-19 in the Philippines

(1 days ago) WEBThe Philippine health system is highly decentralised and devolved, with a mix of tax-financed public sector and for-profit and non-profit private sector providers. The Department of Health (DOH) is the lead agency involved in leadership, governance and regulation in health and provision of special tertiary health care services .(19)Governance of

https://www.cgdev.org/sites/default/files/WP569_Health_systems_impact_of_COVID_in_the_Philippines.pdf

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[OPINION] Why do Filipinos' mental health struggles persist?

(9 days ago) WEBIn a global survey by the FWD Group Holdings Limited, 63% of Filipinos believe that current economic challenges significantly affect mental health. And with the current minimum wage in the

https://www.rappler.com/voices/imho/opinion-why-filipino-mental-health-struggles-persist/

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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 …

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

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What Now for the Nation’s Health and Economy? Asia Society

(1 days ago) WEBAsia Society Philippines, gathered experts on health and economy to discuss the dilemma posed by the parallel need to reopen the economy and save the nation’s health.

https://asiasociety.org/philippines/what-now-nations-health-and-economy

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Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak …

(6 days ago) WEBThe latest data from the Philippine Department of Health (DoH) on Sunday showed at least 862 cases nationally – 50 times more than last year. At least 49 deaths …

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/19/philippines-plans-vaccination-drive-as-whooping-cough-outbreak-claims-lives

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Ageing and Health in The Philippines - ERIA

(1 days ago) WEBThe Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in the Philippines (LSAHP) is the first multi-actor longitudinal study on ageing in the Philippines with information …

https://www.eria.org/publications/ageing-and-health-in-the-philippines/

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COVID-19: back to healthcare basics in Philippine prisons

(3 days ago) WEBCountries worldwide are struggling to control the number of COVID-19 cases given the scarcity of resources and the demands placed on healthcare systems. 1 As such, certain communities are seen to be less prioritized over others. 2 Those belonging to the bottom of the hierarchy, such as prisoners, have been overlooked. 3 In the Philippines, it was …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7989501/

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Mental Health Stigma in 2021 - MentalHealthPH

(3 days ago) WEBMental Health Stigma in 2021. March 5, 2021. The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) released a strong statement about the “Tililing” poster bearing an image that relies on negative perceptions of Filipinos living with mental illness. The image was first circulated in mid-February 2021.

https://mentalhealthph.org/03-10/

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Common Diseases and Healthcare in the Philippines

(8 days ago) WEBTaking care of our health should be a top priority. A sudden change in the climate as well as an abrupt change in ones eating habits can affect the physical …

https://primer.com.ph/tips-guides/2015/01/30/common-disease-in-the-philippines-and-its-prevention/

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(PDF) Health Inequity in the Philippines - ResearchGate

(5 days ago) WEBexpectancy of women was at 59.08 years, while those of men was 56.6 years, posting. a difference of 2.5 years. By 2015, the gap widened to about 6.8 years, …

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332957074_Health_Inequity_in_the_Philippines

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