Enhancing orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine
By Teodoro Padilla
Orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine play a crucial role in restoring mobility, relieving pain, and improving the quality of life for individuals affected by musculoskeletal...
DepEd launches free health services for teachers and students
The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), launched on June 18...
A call for holistic, integrated, gender-responsive care
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Gender inequalities continue to pose significant barriers to health, limiting access to essential services and increasing health risks for women and girls. Addressing these...
The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
LONDON - British lawmakers will vote on Friday on whether to proceed with legislation to legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, in what would be the...
US FDA approves Gilead’s twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences GILD.O lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection, for preventing HIV infection in adults and adolescents at high...
US judge invalidates Biden rule protecting privacy for abortions
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a rule adopted by the administration of former President Joe Biden that strengthened privacy protections for women...
Health experts urge PUV drivers to be considerate to plus-size passengers
Drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) should show consideration before charging higher fares for plus-size individuals or people living with obesity, as such acts...
Toward zero dengue deaths: A call to collective action
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Dengue is surging once again in the Philippines — putting thousands at risk and placing renewed pressure on the country’s health system. As of...
PhilHealth urges hospitals to join breast cancer Z benefits
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Wednesday urged capable health facilities to join its Z Benefit Package for breast cancer, aiming to expand...
mWell launches corporate wellness programs
mWell, the digital healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), launched on May 23 Wellness@Work, a suite of customizable programs created to promote...
Building healthier, resilient communities together
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Beyond delivering innovative medicines and therapies, the research-based pharmaceutical industry is deeply committed to enhancing the health and lives of Filipinos, particularly those marginalized...
Collective action against noncommunicable diseases
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Noncommunicable diseases (NCD) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming at least 43 million lives in 2021 or 75% of all nonpandemic-related deaths,...