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DOH mum on new graft charges vs. Herbosa, others
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (202+ words) The Department of Health (DOH) declined to comment on the new graft charges filed against Secretary Ted Herbosa and 16 other officials at the Office of the Ombudsman. In a message to reporters, Health Undersecretary Albert Domingo said the agency has…...
Chronic diseases drive high hospital costs, PIDS study finds
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (382+ words) Chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular conditions are driving a significant share of hospital spending in the Philippines, with a small group of patients accounting for a disproportionate portion of healthcare costs, according to a new study." The report…...
In Israel, air raid sirens spark anxiety and dilemmas
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (767+ words) HOD HA'SHARON, Israel " Acutely sensitive to noise because of childhood trauma, Nili stresses when air raid sirens send her into a crowded shelter where her own "internal war" overlaps with the one raging outside. The experience of Nili, whose name…...
No cause for alarm over COVID-19 Cicada strain breakout in PH—DOH
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (221+ words) THE'Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday announced that there was no cause for alarm over the COVID-19 BA.3.2 variant, also known as "Cicada" strain, saying there has been no sign of the virus having entered the country. Health Undersecretary Albert…...
DOST agency reviewing new tech for cervical cancer prevention
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (414+ words) Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in the country, with nearly 8,000 new cases recorded each year and about 12 Filipino women dying from the disease daily. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, particularly affecting…...
Oducado files HB 6990 seeking total ban on vape, heated tobacco products
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (292+ words) Amid growing debate over the safety of vape and heated tobacco products, 1Tahanan Party-list Rep. Nathaniel "Mr. Tulong" Oducado has filed House Bill No. 6990, seeking to ban the use, possession, sale, and distribution of these products nationwide. The proposed measure aims…...
Sharper drops in smoking rates seen in countries with smoke-free options
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (405+ words) A recent large-scale study in JAMA Network Open indicates that nicotine pouches are increasingly being used by Americans as a bridge away from more harmful tobacco habits. Using U.S. Census Bureau data from more than 110,000 adults (20222023), Rutgers Health researchers found that…...
DOH agency reviewing new tech for cervical cancer prevention
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (414+ words) Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in the country, with nearly 8,000 new cases recorded each year and about 12 Filipino women dying from the disease daily. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, particularly affecting…...
SM Foundation upgrades two community health stations in Bacolod, expanding access to primary care
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (143+ words) Bacolod City" Access to essential healthcare moves closer to communities as SM Foundation turns over two upgraded Barangay Health Stations serving nearly 27,000 residents across multiple urban barangays. The newly improved facilities, Barangay Mabini Health Station and ETCS Barangay Health Station,…...
PhilHealth-PSA pact to update systems, guard member benefits
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (235+ words) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on March 26 to modernize PhilHealth's systems, curb fraudulent claims, and ensure that benefits reach all eligible Filipinos. The partnership also covers PhilSys…...