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ONE in eight people is living with obesity, the World Health Organization (WHO) said as it outlined the numerous health risks associated with being obese, emphasizing that it can have detrimental effects on vital organs and systems in the body.
THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said it has received a donation of P2.9 million from the Singapore Red Cross, noting the funds would boost its relief operations for the victims of floods triggered by a typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon last week.
THE Department of Health (DoH) assured the public there was enough supply of antibiotics against leptospirosis, after releasing a million capsules of the medicine on Friday.
A HEALTH expert on Friday said frequent hand washing can prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD).
(UPDATES) MORE than 60 health care worker groups on Friday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to order the return of the P89.9 billion in unused funds to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
THE United States government's disinformation campaign against China's anti-Covid vaccine has caused significant damage in the Philippines on so many levels, infectious diseases expert Edsel Salvana said.
THE Department of Health (DoH) said Friday it would promptly allocate the P27-billion Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) to its respective Centers for Health Development (CHDs) upon receipt of the funds from the Budget Department.
(UPDATE) THE Department of Health (DoH) said on Thursday that the 5 million flu vaccines it ordered were due to arrive next month.