3+ hour, 17+ min ago  (305+ words) The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Phil Health) has proposed a P300. 8 billion subsidy from the government for 2027. During Monday's hearing of the House Committee on Health, Phil Health President and CEO Edwin Mercado said that the amount would cover premium subsidies…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (350+ words) The proposal to expand the feeding programs for children of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (Dep Ed) was approved by the House of Representatives on second reading. House Bill 9466, authored by Speaker…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (311+ words) House Deputy Speaker and Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin has pushed for the expansion of the feeding program for Filipino children. During the hearing of the House Committee on Appropriations on the proposed Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act, Garin…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (183+ words) The Philippine Army has received a healthcare upgrade after First Lady Liza Marcos turned over 11 mobile medical laboratory vans in Taguig City on May 20. The initiative is all about bringing medical care closer to soldiers who spend long periods away…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (275+ words) By ROY C. MABASA Taiwan is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in healthcare as it confronts population aging and workforce shortages, while renewing calls for greater participation in global health institutions from which it remains excluded. Dr....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (656+ words) By Erikas Mwisi and Emma Farge, Reuters BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 22 (Reuters) " The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province most affected by the country's Ebola outbreak banned funeral wakes on Friday, a day after local residents clashed with…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (471+ words) Para'aque City Rep. Brian Yamsuan has pushed for the establishment of mental health services in all State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to address the rising cases of anxiety and depression among young Filipinos. "While the Dep Ed (Department of Education)…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (280+ words) The government has allocated P186 million worth of scholarships to help aspiring doctors who cannot afford medical education. House Minority Leader and 4 Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan said Congress has earmarked P186 million for the Medical Scholarship and Return Service Program in…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago  (337+ words) By ROY C. MABASA Taiwan's representative in the Philippines on Monday called for broader international support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA), saying closer engagement could help the Philippines strengthen healthcare delivery, digital health systems and disease…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (517+ words) By Disha Mishra and Akanksha Khushi May 17 (Reuters) " An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation, after 80 suspected deaths. The WHO said…...