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Health reform in PH through people-centered health agenda

While the country’s health system might be in a dire condition due to mounting issues confronting it, the authors of the study―Jara, Barcelon, and Berza―believed that … See more

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Health system barriers worsen cancer diagnosis delay, low …

webMANILA, Philippines—In Asia, where breast cancer remains a significant public health problem, delayed diagnosis and low screening persist due to several health …

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Mental health in a time of pandemic: The invisible suffering

webMental health issues have also claimed many lives during the ongoing global health pandemic. In 2020, at least 4,420 people in the Philippines died due to intentional …

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DOH orders release of P1.3 billion for health workers

webMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) ordered early this month the release of around P1.3 billion in health emergency allowances (HEA) for …

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DOH: P76.1 B COVID-19 allowance for health workers disbursed

webMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that it has disbursed a total of P76.1 billion as of March 19, 2024 for the health …

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Frontliners in some gov’t hospitals finally get COVID incentive

webThe payment of the allowance is provided for under Republic Act No. 11712, or the Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances for Health Care Workers Act, …

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DOH: COVID-19 allowances to be fully paid by 2026

webCOVID-19 allowances to be fully paid by 2026 – DOH. MANILA, Philippines — It may take the Department of Health (DOH) three years, or until 2026, to pay in full its …

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Fight against TB persists in PH as disease remains a threat

webThe situation with drug-resistant TB, which is harder to treat, has also worsened. In 2022, 9,844 people were diagnosed with this form of TB, a 30 percent …

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P1.7B of 2024 DOH budget marked for preventing …

webSen. Pia Cayetano, the sponsor of the P353 billion budget of the DOH for 2024, confirmed this late Tuesday evening, explaining that P682.7 million of the P1.707 …

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DOH: Ending COVID emergency status likely once PH healthcare …

webMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said that lifting the country's COVID-19 emergency status may only be possible …

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DOH: 40 child deaths due to pertussis logged, so far this year

webMANILA, Philippines —Forty children have died of whooping cough — a respiratory infection also called pertussis — as of March 16 this year, Assistant Health …

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8M jabs coming as DOH sees more pertussis, measles outbreaks

webMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) said it was expecting more local government units (LGUs) across the country to declare outbreaks of pertussis …

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Earth Hour 2024: DOH commits full participation

webMANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) has committed to participating in the 2024 Earth Hour on Saturday (March 23), a worldwide event during …

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DOH logs 453 cases of whooping cough in first 10 weeks of 2024

webThe DOH said there were only 52 pertussis cases in the first 10 weeks of 2019, 27 in 2020, 7 in 2021, 2 in 2022, and 23 in 2023. This has notably increased, as …

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DOH warns of several diseases during looming El Niño

webMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public of diseases that would likely become prevalent in the extreme heat …

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Makati City unveils Makati Life Medical Center Inquirer News

webMakati City residents, particularly Makati Health Plus or "yellow card" holders will have better access to free healthcare services and facilities after the city government …

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Cavite declares state of calamity amid pertussis outbreak

webMANILA, Philippines — The provincial government of Cavite has declared a state of calamity in response to an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping …

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Philhealth Konsulta package to add ultrasound, mammogram

webAccording to Philhealth Circular 2023-0013, the Philhealth Konsulta package covers individual-based health services. Health screening serves as the first patient …

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PhilHealth members’ contribution hikes to 5% this 2024

webFor those with income of P10,000, their new PhilHealth contribution will be P500. Those making P10,000.01 to P99,999.99 a month will have P500 to P5,000 …

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DOH: Flu-like cases spiking in N. Mindanao

webRecords from the Department of Health (DOH) showed 18,364 influenza-like illnesses reported in the region from January to August, up by 41 percent from only …

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PhilHealth breast cancer coverage now at P1.4 million

webThe coverage for breast cancer under the state insurer’s “Z Benefits” package has gone up significantly, from a measly P100,000 to P1.4 million, up by 1,300 percent, …

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DOH taps idle Pampanga hospital to serve poor, remote areas

webSANTO TOMAS, Pampanga, Philippines — An idle 550-square-meter hospital that once served as a COVID-19 facility in this Pampanga town was transformed into a …

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Heat index soars to 44°C in six areas in Luzon, Visayas

webMANILA, Philippines — The heat index in six areas in Luzon and the Visayas areas soared to a dangerous 44°C on Thursday afternoon, according to the Philippine …

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DOH – Bicol: Watch our El Niño – related illnesses

webDOH – Bicol Center for Health Development advised the public to take precautions against diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, cholera, heat stroke, typhoid …

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Half-day for gov't employees on March 27 -- Palace

webMANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday announced a half day work schedule for government employees on Wednesday, March 27. In a memorandum …

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Holy Week penitents in Luzon warned vs extreme heat index

webNEARLY DESERTED Amid health concerns due to the rising heat index in many parts of the country, the coastline of Barangay Barretto, Olongapo City, that is usually …

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PhilHealth: Breast cancer tests free starting July

webStarting in July, women can avail themselves of free mammogram and breast ultrasound tests every year under a Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) breast …

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