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Philhealth announces benefits package for heat-related illnesses

WEBPhilippine Health Insurance Corporation says Philhealth members needing hospital care due to the effects of the extreme heat may avail of the state health

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Experts share tips to beat the heat in indoor areas

WEBArchitect Rommel Aldaba said making sure that houses have good ventilation and are heat-proof is a challenge in a tropical country like the Philippines.

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New health chief Herbosa bares 8-point agenda of DOH

WEBHerbosa bares 8-point agenda, pushes for 'humanistic' approach to public health. Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News. Published Jun 19, 2023 01:16 PM PHT. …

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P59.8B health emergency allowance for health workers released – …

WEBA total of P59.8 billion or 78.92 percent of COVID health emergency allowance has been distributed to the country’s healthcare workers.

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DOH looking into conflict of interest in pharma firm's gifts to

WEBThe Department of Health is looking into the "conflict of interest" that pharmaceutical firm Bell Kenz Pharma Inc. may have been involved in after the …

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Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes

WEBSharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

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Healthcare workers seek higher wages, job security ABS-CBN News

WEBOn Health Workers Day, healthcare workers’ unions marched along España Boulevard to protest unresolved issues in the health sector.

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DOH tests water in Baguio amid diarrhea outbreak

WEBMANILA ( UPDATED) — The Department of Health on Thursday said it was testing water sources in Baguio City following a diarrhea outbreak in the city. The …

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Pets more irritable during intense heat, says San Lazaro Hospital

WEBThe San Lazaro Hospital in Manila has observed that animals tend to be more irritable during the intense heat, as the hospital recorded a surge in ani

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Airborne microplastics a dark cloud on horizon for human health

WEBJapanese researchers leading studies on the issue have confirmed that microplastics have infiltrated the skies and gone on to make their way into clouds and snow

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DOH eyes expansion of HPV, pneumococcal vaccination

WEBDOH eyes expansion of HPV, pneumococcal vaccination by 2024. ABS-CBN News. Published Apr 28, 2023 05:21 PM PHT

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DOH logs 35 cases of respiratory problems amid Mayon unrest

WEBThe Department of Health has recorded 35 cases of respiratory problems at the evacuation centers in Albay amid the continuing unrest of Mayon Volcano.

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DOH to build 28 health facilities for poor Filipinos by 2028

WEBMANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) targets to build 28 national ambulatory and urgent care facilities for 28 million poorest Filipinos by 2028, Health …

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PhilHealth to include mental health services in primary health care

WEBPublished Jun 25, 2021 05:35 PM PHT. ABS-CBN News/File. MANILA - The Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) on Friday said it plans to include mental health …

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DOH: Philippines now with 206 primary healthcare facilities

WEBDOH: Philippines now with 206 primary healthcare facilities. Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News. Published Oct 06, 2022 05:36 PM PHT. ADVERTISEMENT. Read …

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Health workers in battle of a lifetime against COVID

WEBWhat is not invisible are Filipino health workers in the frontlines during this global pandemic – exhausted, frustrated, terrified and dying. Even so, they remain dedicated to saving …

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Hazard pay of health workers beyond COVID emergency: DOH

WEBHealth workers demand a higher public health budget during a protest at the Senate in Pasay City on Nov. 17, 2022. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File. …

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DOH reminds vendors to ensure proper food preparation and …

WEBMANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday urged food vendors to ensure and maintain proper food preparation and hygiene to avoid illnesses …

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Health workers nanawagan ng taas-sahod, dagdag-benepisyo

WEBSinalubong ng protesta ng mga manggagawang pang-kalusugan ang pagdiriwang ng Health Workers Day ngayong araw.

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Philippines short of almost 200,000 health workers, says DOH

WEBMANILA — The Philippines needs to offer better benefits and salaries to fill a shortage of nearly 200,000 health workers, the Department of Health said. DOH data …

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Number of students suffering from mental health issues growing

WEBBut in reality, of the 60,957 schools nationwide, there are only 16,557 guidance offices with 2,093 licensed guidance counselors, Galban said. Children who …

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Philippines bracing for pertussis vaccine shortage in May: DOH

WEBPublished Apr 08, 2024 04:18 PM PHT. MANILA — The Philippines is expected to see a shortage in pertussis vaccines by the month of May, when current supplies of the jab are …

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Heat index posibleng mataas pa rin hanggang dulo ng Mayo: …

WEBIpinahayag ng PAGASA na posibleng magtagal hanggang sa huling linggo ng Mayo ang mapanganib na heat index o init na nararamdaman.

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28 new cases of pertussis recorded as DOH catches up on …

WEBA child receives vaccination administered by the Department of Health. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File. MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) …

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