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Pasig, Philippines – mWell, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), is revolutionizing health and wellness access in the Philippines with the launch of mWell HealthHub.
Last year, among the top 10 leading causes of death in the country included chronic lung disease, tuberculosis, pneumonia, CoViD-19 infection, and lung cancer. Out of the four million Filipinos who contracted CoViD-19, 280,000 continue to suffer from long CoViD syndrome.
Herbalife Nutrition recently celebrated its 29th year of commitment to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, fostering community engagement, and giving back to the community.
Open defecation perpetuates a vicious cycle of disease and poverty, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
In May 2022, medical experts led by researchers from the local educational and foreign organizations said it was high time to conduct a thorough review of the 10-year-old pneumonia vaccine strategy to reduce the mortality rate among children as pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death among children.
‘The diabetics of the future will be the adults of tomorrow,” said Dr. Ricardo Fernando.
Asian Hospital and Medical Center won 3rd place in this year’s Filinvest City Building Decoration Contest.
The Philippine Cervical Cancer Elimination Movement urges the Philippine government to strengthen current public health efforts under the National Integrated Cancer Control Program (NICCA) through bilateral health cooperation, and public-private partnerships, within the framework of a national action plan that will further clarify and follow-through on commitments.
MANILA, Philippines – According to a 2021 study by Science Advances, the Philippines is the #1 country contributing to ocean plastic, with an estimated ocean plastic waste generation of over 350,000 metric tons. Since the country is dependent on marine biodiversity for food, tourism, and livelihood, conservation and preservation of the Philippine seas are top priorities for the government.
SUKHBAATAR, Mongolia — The half-crescent moon glowed in the predawn Mongolia sky as Agvaantogtokh and his family began preparing for yet another big move with their animals.
SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, expressed his concern over the reported alarming increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the Philippines, particularly among teenagers.
HOME test kits proved their value during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic as there came a point when hospitals were turning away patients who needed to be tested and treated. The ability to get tested for Covid in the comfort, privacy and safety of the home helped symptomatics know their Covid status sooner, with accuracy similar to a rapid antigen test in a laboratory. A negative test ensured peace of mind; a positive test meant that necessary treatment can be done earlier.
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to adjust the rates of most of its benefit packages starting in 2024, which will result in increased financial coverage for Filipinos’ hospitalization expenses.
LAST week, I started to share my learnings on self-care for the heart and brain from this practical, up-to-date and comprehensive guide on caring for each organ in our body from the resource titled “The Guide to Aging Slower: Your Body’s Complete Owner’s Manual” by Prevention. This week, let me continue with the lungs, skeleton and stomach.
AstraZeneca Philippines and Healthway Medical Network have entered a memorandum of understanding to improve accessibility and availability of medicines for treatment and management of Filipino cancer patients.
Pharmacists have a crucial role to play in delivering healthcare services to Filipinos especially to diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN).
Health Undersecretary Enrique Tayag said the country must not let its guard down as he recently expressed concern over the 46 percent increase in influenza-like illnesses from the same period of last year.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has emphasized the critical need for ample government support for Filipino healthcare workers.
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reminded its accredited health facilities nationwide to deduct the statutory senior citizens or persons with disabilities discounts from their total medical bills prior to hospital discharge.
PASIG CITY – Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) celebrates the success of Project Nightingale, an initiative by its healthcare company, Metro Pacific Health (MPH).
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – The stage is set for an exceptional event in the global healthcare landscape as the 9th Asian Vaccine Conference (ASVAC) prepares to convene at the Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu City, Philippines from November 8 to 11, 2023.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has urged Filipinos to remain vigilant as the country grapples with a surge in cases of measles and rubella despite a nationwide child-focused immunization drive against said diseases.
MOST people already complain about pain and other forms of discomfort whenever they move their muscles, particularly the feet or to some, even their hands.
Stigmatization of mental health issues has been a major reason why a lot of Filipinos are experiencing an alarmingly high level of stress, according to a leading visionary and stress management expert.
Psoriasis Philippines (PsorPhil), an advocacy and support group for individuals with psoriatic diseases in the Philippines, recently marked World Psoriasis Day by advocating for inclusivity, quality, and access to healthcare. The organization stressed that everyone with psoriasis deserves access to the care and support they deserve.
The prevalence of medical and dental missions, which regularly attract a big number of people in Metro Manila and the provinces, is an indication that there is a lot to be done in improving the health system of the country.
IN a recent column, I discussed general tips on how we can self-care our body and mind. This week, I thought it would be good to go on a deeper dive on caring for our body.
For years, October has been widely observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It has been creating massive consciousness of the disease that affects millions of people around the globe.
As cases continue to rise, the health sector is drawing attention to the prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in the country.
Filipino doctors still value in-person interactions, with the highest number of face-to-face engagements with industry representatives (11.8 per month) and one of the highest number of in-person events attended (3.6 per month) compared to their neighbors in Southeast Asia, according to the latest study by Docquity.
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