Pediatric bone marrow transplant ward at PGH to open in 2026, furnished by Genteelhome
A charity bone marrow transplant ward for pediatric patients is set to open at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in June 2026, according to...
Protecting Filipinos against meningococcal disease
By Teodoro B. Padilla
In October 2004, a hospital in northern Luzon began admitting a growing number of patients with fever, rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, neck rigidity, seizures, and...
PHL records 55 HIV cases daily, young patients increasing
A health expert on Tuesday said that the increase in daily human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease cases among young Filipinos pushes the infection to nearly...
Supporting carers of children living with disabilities
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a global reminder that inclusion is not achieved by sentiment but by systems. For millions...
Hele opens dedicated sleep clinic for people with sleep apnea
Hele Sleep Diagnostics, a local specialized sleep clinic, is offering a conducive space for people with sleep apnea that combines hospital-level care with premium,...
64% of Filipinos can’t afford P10,000 medical bill without borrowing, says global consulting firm
A majority of Filipinos, or 64%, cannot shoulder a P10,000 medical bill out-of-pocket without borrowing money or relying on a health maintenance organization (HMO),...
Lung cancer found among non‑smokers; experts urge regular screening
Health experts and advocates debunked the notion that lung cancer is only a smoker’s disease, warning that stigma delays diagnosis amid cases seen among...
St. Luke’s opens 40-bed charity ward for indigent Filipino patients
A 40-bed capacity charity ward was unveiled by St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC)–Quezon City on Monday, which seeks to provide free, high-quality healthcare to...
Expired medicines: A public health and environmental issue we can solve together
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Every year, millions of Filipino households accumulate expired medicines such as forgotten pain relievers, half-used bottles of children’s vitamins, or leftover antibiotics. While these...
Group pushes more ‘child life services’ in PHL hospitals
Kythe Foundation, Inc., said on Monday that many hospitals in the Philippines lack “child life services” essential to the overall well-being of sick children.
“The...
Rise in type 2 diabetes cases seen among young Filipinos
An advocacy group on Friday said that the increasing cases of type 2 diabetes among young patients can be curbed through early screening and...
Building healthy communities
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge in many parts of the Philippines, particularly in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA). From remote barangays...