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Our health in a changing climate Inquirer Opinion

WEBThe rise of illnesses is an observable health effect of warmer global climate. While some parts of the world have suffered spikes in deaths and ailments due to heat …

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How to make medicine more accessible Inquirer Opinion

WEBSpending on health represented 4 percent of GDP before—and after—UHC implementation. (In the Philippines, it is now 4.5 percent of GDP). Thailand simply spent …

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Social determinants of health Inquirer Opinion

WEBIn the Philippines, inequities among regions and income groups are glaring, spanning all known health indicators. For example, the most recent National …

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Health is economy Inquirer Opinion

WEBADB comparative data (2019) on the same countries’ budget deficits and government debts relative to GDP reveal roughly similar numbers, with Indonesia having …

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Paying attention to mental health Inquirer Opinion

WEBAt least 3.6 million Filipinos, based on 2020 data from the Department of Health, suffer from mental illness and this number is most likely to have increased in the …

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Health care for the few Inquirer Opinion

WEBMedically unattended deaths. In 2022, every Filipino spent P10,059.49 for health-care goods and services, as household out-of-pocket payments accounted for …

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Undernutrition a public health imperative Inquirer Opinion

WEBWith support from the World Bank, the Philippine government is rolling out a bold, multisectoral nutrition approach, which will deliver a comprehensive package of …

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Preparing for El Niño: The heat is on and our health is at risk

WEBIt can even take its toll on our mental health. Second, increasing temperature, precipitation, and humidity compounded by food and water issues can …

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Health issues from El Niño and climate change

WEBThere are three areas where we can start to enhance our health system’s ability to combat El Niño and climate change. First is to ensure the quality, precision, …

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Making health care more affordable

WEBTo be sure, these exemptions would benefit millions of Filipinos but the government still needs to do a lot more to make health care affordable because costs …

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Healthcare ethics in PH Inquirer Opinion

WEBFor physicians, the ethics of medical practice include: 1) appearance and behavior, which should be beyond reproach; 2) medical knowledge and expertise, which …

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PhilHealth unequipped for universal health care Inquirer Opinion

WEBFor universal health care to achieve its goal, several factors must be in place, including: a strong, efficient, well-run health system that meets priority health …

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Public health challenges for 2020 (Part I) Inquirer Opinion

WEBThis year has been very eventful for public health in the Philippines. In February, amid much fanfare and anticipation, the Universal Health Care Act (Republic …

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PhilHealth’s role in pursuing universal health coverage

WEBBy covering these services, PhilHealth plays a significant role in making primary health care services more affordable and accessible to the population. …

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DOH secretary now Inquirer Opinion

WEBDOH secretary now. By: Peter Wallace - @inquirerdotnet. Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:20 AM September 26, 2022. Mr. President, you need to appoint a secretary …

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Beyond mental health insurance

WEBThe Philippines has come a long way from its conservative mindset over mental health. Now, it’s not only openly discussed but has become part of the national …

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Filipino nurses play a significant role in global health

WEBDespite their many strengths, Filipino nurses face significant challenges in the diaspora. These challenges include language and cultural differences, …

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Understanding Church’s view on RH Inquirer Opinion

WEB08:59 PM August 14, 2012. With the Reproductive Health bill awaiting congressional action, perhaps it will be worth our while to examine the Catholic Church’s view on the matter. …

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Public health or tobacco farmers

WEBPublic health or tobacco farmers. The Philippines has been reaping distinctions in recent years that are an embarrassment to Filipinos. It has been labeled …

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