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More than just another Jab: The role of vaccines in helping prevent

WEBVaccines have had a significant positive impact on human health. Their administration has led to a drop in the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases that were historically fatal to millions.

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Stronger Together: Vaccination for all ages multi-stakeholder …

WEBIn this multi-stakeholder discussion, other health leaders and experts including Dr. Janis Bunoan – Macazo from the Department of Health (DOH), Prof. Nina Castillo-Carandang, Ph.D from the Department of Clinical Epidemiology, College of …

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Here’s how you can save the women in your life from cervical cancer

WEBEvery two minutes, a woman dies of cervical cancer worldwide. In the Philippines, nearly 11 Filipinas succumb to the disease every day. This means that every two hours, a family could lose a wife, mother, aunt, sister, and yes, even a daughter in her teen years. “At the …

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Together for Health: Making a United Stand Against Cervical Cancer

WEBThe Philippine government adheres to the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, which aims to achieve the following targets by 2030: 90% of girls fully vaccinated with HPV vaccine by the age of …

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It’s #TimeToTalkAboutHPV and chart the path towards a cervical …

WEBOrganized The Cervical Cancer Prevention Network of the Philippines (CECAP), together with the Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AOFOG), the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS), and MSD in …

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Government and advocates urge senior citizens to get pneumonia

WEBFree pneumonia vaccination for senior citizens. Pursuant to the Department of Health (DOH) Memorandum No. 2020-0384, local government units (LGU) and barangay health centers (BHC) are to provide essential health services to senior citizens amid the …

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Cervical cancer lecture spotlights on achievable WHO targets …

WEBThe Philippine College of Surgeons Cancer Commission Foundation, together with Cancer Coalition Philippines and Philippine Cancer Society, held a 2-day Philippine National Cancer Summit to discuss with healthcare providers and esteemed …

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MSD in the Philippines and The Carewell Community hold …

WEBGlobal healthcare company MSD in the Philippines recently collaborated with The Cancer Resource and Wellness (Carewell) Community Foundation, a nonprofit foundation that provides support, education, and hope to persons with cancer and their …

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MSD in the Philippines reaffirms commitment to end cervical cancer

WEBMSD is committed to improving cervical cancer care for Filipino women, from prevention to treatment, and is working with the government and key stakeholders to ensure sustainable funding, broader access, and trust in public-private partnerships for …

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Forum highlights public-private partnerships as key to a whole-of

WEBIn celebration of World Immunization Week 2023, the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham), in partnership with MSD in the Philippines and the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), mounted a joint …

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Mommy Nins Po shares tips to help ensure vaccine safety for your …

WEBMommy Nins Po, a make-up artist turned mom influencer, is an active voice on various social media platforms empowering mothers to make informed choices for their children’s health.

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MSD in the Philippines harnesses lessons from the pandemic for a …

WEBAt the onset of the lockdowns in 2020, MSD in the Philippines stepped up to support its employees, through innovative workplace programs and initiatives.

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‘Together for Health’ forum highlights multisectoral collaboration …

WEBThe Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), in partnership with MSD in the Philippines and AC Health, hosted a media enablement session titled “Together for Health,” which seeks to help deepen journalists’ appreciation …

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MSD Philippines leads the way in creating an inclusive workplace

WEBDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) encompasses the principles of creating a diverse workforce, fostering an inclusive environment, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or characteristics. A study found that …

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DOH starts testing human papillomavirus kits

WEBThe Department of Health (DOH) is planning to procure by next year DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)-based test kits for the screening of human papillomavirus (HPV), a viral infection commonly associated with cervical cancer. The health agency has already …

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MSD joins the Philippine National Immunization Conference (PNIC)

WEBThe Philippines remains at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases, underscoring the need to increase vaccination coverage in the new normal. Based on joint monitoring by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s …

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Advocates call for ‘Kalayaan ng Kababaihan mula sa Kanser’

WEBThat is why, in line with the Independence Day celebration last June, Hope from Within (HFW), a multi-stakeholder cancer advocacy spearheaded by MSD in the Philippines, organized the “Kalayaan ng Kababaihan mula sa Kanser” Women’s …

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MSD in the Philippines announces Andreas Riedel as new …

WEBMSD in the Philippines (NYSE: MRK), a trade name of Merck & Co., Inc, Kenilworth, NJ, USA, today announced the appointment of Mr. Andreas Riedel as its new President and Managing Director. He succeeds Dr. Beaver Tamesis who has …

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MSD gifts back hope and cheer to kids of Kythe Foundation

WEBFor enterprises of all sizes, giving back is a must. First and foremost, it helps uplift the community they are serving. Secondly, volunteerism can be empowering to the employees themselves, as it allows them to advocate and work for worthy causes, using …

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