DOH launches intensified campaign vs measles
MANILA, Philippines — A renewed and intensified vaccination campaign against measles has been launched by the Department of Health.
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Quezon City declares ‘whooping cough’ outbreak
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government yesterday declared an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as “whooping cough,” following an upsurge in cases of the respiratory disease.
DOH urges vaccination as measles, pertussis cases rise
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 4:50 p.m.) — The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday called on the public to get vaccinated as cases of measles, rubella and pertussis increase.
Press Release - Lower test scores can be due to higher pork and chicken prices- Villar
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar has sponsored a bill "crucial" to unlock the immense potential of the country's livestock, poultry, and dairy (LPD) industry, ensuring the sustainable growth and development of our agriculture sector.
Surging nervous system disorders now top cause of illness — study
PARIS, France — Conditions affecting the nervous system — such as strokes, migraines and dementia — have surged past heart disease to become the leading cause of ill health worldwide, a major new analysis said.
DOH succeeds in Guinness World Record attempt for 'World TB Day'
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines officially broke India's world record for the "largest human lung formation" in time for this year's World Tuberculosis (TB) Day — with over 5,596 participants gathering in Quirino Grandstand, Manila.
Protection for the unknown: Paramount Life simplifies application for critical illness insurance
MANILA, Philippines — You may have the funds to start your insurance application, but securing approval is usually more challenging. It’s especially hard when it comes to applying for critical illness coverage.
Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative 'cures'
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino single mother Mary Ann Eduarte delayed chemotherapy for her breast cancer for several years and instead took food supplements falsely promoted on social media as cures for the deadly disease.