FDA: 15 essential drugs VAT-exempt
MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added 15 products to the list of essential medicines that are exempted from value-added tax (VAT).
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DoH: Supply of antibiotics vs leptospirosis enough
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.
DOH raises alert on leptospirosis
AMID the torrential rains and massive flooding brought by the southwest monsoon and super typhoon “Carina,” the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday alerted the public over the increased threat of leptospirosis.
Q fever might be endemic – DA
MANILA, Philippines — Q fever may have been in the country even before some imported goats from the United States tested positive for the disease this year, according to the Department of Agriculture.
FDA adds 15 health products to VAT-exempt list
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added 15 products to the list of essential medicines exempted from the Value-Added Tax (VAT) as provided by law.
ASF cases logged in La Union
BALAOAN, La Union, Philippines — New cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been recorded in this town, authorities said yesterday.
ASF vaccine trial to proceed – DA
MANILA, Philippines — The trial for African swine fever vaccine will proceed despite the reported ASF outbreaks in source-country Vietnam, according to an official of the Department of Agriculture.
Hand washing can prevent spread of HFMD
A HEALTH expert on Friday said frequent hand washing can prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD).