Marcos launches revamped outpatient program with more medicines, screenings
by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday launched the revamped outpatient benefits program of the Philippine Health Insurance...
Vaccines help protect people with diabetes
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Diabetes is one of the leading non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Philippines, with nearly 5 million Filipino adults diagnosed with the condition. In 2024,...
Experts urge HPV vaccine upgrade as new high-risk strain emerges
Health experts calling for the adoption of a more comprehensive nonavalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine after a recent local study found that a different...
Multiple sexual partners heighten risk of cervical cancer-linked HPV
Each additional lifetime sexual partner raises the probability of acquiring a high-risk strain of human papillomavirus (HPV) — closely associated with cervical cancer —...
UK agrees deal with Vietnam to remove pharmaceutical trade barriers
LONDON - Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in the Southeast Asian...
Stronger together: Fighting schistosomiasis through partnerships
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are among the world’s most persistent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) — a group of conditions that disproportionately affect...
Persistent hunger affects 3 in 10 Filipino households — DOST-FNRI
Three in ten Filipino households still experience moderate to severe involuntary hunger, while cases of underweight and wasting among school-age children have slightly increased,...
Weighing the health and economic burden of obesity
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Overweight and obesity are growing public health challenges in the Philippines. In just over two decades, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Filipino...
Healthcare groups blast passing of Trump’s tax bill, warn it will harm millions
Healthcare groups slammed the passage of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill on Thursday, warning that its sweeping healthcare provisions would inflict widespread harm on millions...
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...