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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 deaths recorded. WHO has warned that the country's health-care system risks being …

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

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The 2020 Philippine Health Statistics - Department of Health …

(7 days ago) WebFigure 1 Philippine Health Picture, 2000-2020 6 Figure 2 Estimated Population, Philippines, 1970-2020 11 Specific rates render more comparable results and thus, reveal the problems of public health. xi SPECIFIC RATE - The relationship is for a specific population class or group. It limits the

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

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DOH, WHO celebrate public health milestones in PH; …

(2 days ago) WebThe Department of Health Philippines and the World Health Organization celebrate this year’s World Health Day by illustrating a few public health successes in the country and worldwide that have …

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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Poor diets, failing food systems, and lack of physical activity are

(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), National Nutrition Council (NNC), FAO, WHO, and UNICEF jointly call upon the public, civil …

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

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An Evaluation of the Philippine Healthcare System: Preparing for a

(3 days ago) WebFurthermore, as the country is experiencing the fangs of the pandemic, an investigation by the Senate between the Department of Health and Pharmally Pharmaceuticals Corporation, which involved up to 11 billion Philippine peso (PHP; 1 US dollar=52.00 PHP) worth of supply contracts for medical supplies in 2020, was proven to …

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

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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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One Health Approach in the Philippines: A multi …

(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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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 - World Health Organization (WHO)

(4 days ago) WebAwards for outstanding contributions to public health presented during the Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly. 23 August 2022. Philippines: 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 Philippines’ health system, especially its …

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

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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 have also been recorded since the

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

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CDC in Philippines Global Health CDC

(Just Now) WebCDC Philippines, established in 2022, works closely with the Government of the Philippines on various public health initiatives. Key activities focus on strengthening health systems and preventing and controlling infectious and non-infectious diseases.

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

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CDC in Philippines Global Health CDC

(6 days ago) WebPhoto by Janette Yu-Shears/CDC. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established an office in the Philippines in 2022 to strengthen and expand existing partnerships with the Philippines Department of Health (DOH). CDC supports the DOH to advance a broad range of health priorities, including increased global health security in …

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

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A look at the Philippine health sector during and after Covid-19

(6 days ago) WebThe 2020 figure accounted for 2.5% of the entire federal budget and some 0.5% of GDP. PhilHealth, for its part, saw a budget of P71.4bn ($1.4bn) for the year, on par with 2019. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal budget for 2021 – approved in December 2020 – raised the DOH’s allocation to a record P203.1bn ($4bn), while the

https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com/reports/philippines/2021-report/economy/expanded-coverage-the-pandemic-response-and-ongoing-challenges-necessitate-a-collaborative-approach-across-the-entire-sector

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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 deaths recorded. WHO has warned that the country's health-care system risks being overwhelmed. From March 29, 2021, a new round of lockdown was implemented …

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

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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 identifies priority health system issues across the Asia Pacific region; develops and Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Manila, The Philippines Ms Liezel P. Lagrada, Independent Consultant, Results for Development

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

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Health Philippines U.S. Agency for International Development

(Just Now) WebUSAID works with the Philippine government to strengthen health systems, promote positive social norms and behaviors, and improve the quality of primary health care. USAID also supports national and local government in implementing the Universal Health Care Law by enhancing health leadership and governance, training healthcare workers, …

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

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Challenges in public health facilities and services: evidence

(9 days ago) WebThe study describes the conditions of public health sector in the Island Municipality of Jomalig, Quezon Province in Luzon, Philippines. patients with deeper health issues as well as those with emergency cases that require major surgery and immediate medical attention still have to seek help outside Jomalig. Quimbo S, …

https://www.joghr.org/article/11962-challenges-in-public-health-facilities-and-services-evidence-from-a-geographically-isolated-and-disadvantaged-area-in-the-philippines

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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, Philippine Medical Association

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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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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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 interviews. stigma and provider mistrust on preference for HIV self-testing among cisgender men who have sex with men in the Philippines. BMC Public Health. …

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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Reimagining the “public” in public health: Exploring the challenges …

(7 days ago) WebRQ2 inquired about what professionals think as key public health issues in the Philippines. They commonly referred to decline in vaccination intake followed by emerging pandemics. Furthermore, it explored how these issues are framed in terms of public relations. When viewed as public relations issues, decline in vaccination intake …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0363811121000357

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Health workers hit budget cuts in public hospitals amidst

(4 days ago) WebPhilippine health workers hit the slashed funding suffered by public hospitals in the 2022 proposed budget, calling it the Duterte government’s “total abandonment of the peoples’ right to

https://www.rappler.com/nation/health-workers-hit-cuts-public-hospitals-2022-budget/

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State of public health emergency lifted in Philippines

(2 days ago) WebSTAR / Ernie Penaredondo. MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has lifted the pandemic-induced state of public health emergency in the Philippines but has retained the validity of the

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/23/2283171/state-public-health-emergency-lifted-philippines

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Ground-breaking progress made in Member State negotiations on

(9 days ago) WebIn an historic milestone for global public health, State Parties today agreed in principle on a large, ground-breaking package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). These amendments build on over 300 proposals made by countries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.who.int/news/item/18-05-2024-ground-breaking-progress-made-in-member-state-negotiations-on-amendments-to-the-international-health-regulations-(ihr)

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PIA - DOH cautions the public against Influenza, acute respiratory

(4 days ago) WebIt is preventable by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and continual practice of minimum public health standards especially when in crowded or enclosed spaces. The Philippine Information Agency is the official public information arm of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines. The PIA works with the Office of the President, national

https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/05/08/doh-cautions-the-public-against-influenza-acute-respiratory-illnesses?preview=1

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