DoH warns of El Niño-induced diseases
THE Department of Health (DoH) warned the public of the rise of certain diseases, including dengue, typhoid fever, cholera, heat stroke, leptospirosis and chikungunya, due to the El Niño phenomenon.
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80M Pinoys suffer from oral diseases — expert
ABOUT 72 percent or around 80 million Filipinos are suffering from oral diseases, and most of the affected population group is schoolchildren, an expert from the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) said on Friday.
Public warned vs smog caused by forest, bush fires in Baguio, Benguet
BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) has hoisted an alert against the ill effects of the smog created by the smoke from forest and bush fires occurring in different locations in Baguio City and Benguet province.
Banana exports reverse sagging trend, rise in 2023
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine banana exports reversed its sagging trend as shipments recovered in 2023, halting a four-year decline, thanks to additional production from rehabilitated areas previously affected by Panama disease.
Press Release - Cayetano slams country's 'balanced approach' in restricting tobacco industry
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday slammed the country's push for a 'balanced approach' on the tobacco industry, saying the reality is that Filipino tobacco farmers earn a tiny fraction compared with what the tobacco moguls get.
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.
Press Release - Bong Go highlights efforts in bringing healthcare services closer to Mindanaoans during MinDA meet
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, emphasized his commitment to Filipinos' well-being and the country's health sector during the 17th Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Board of Directors Meeting at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City, on Friday, February 16.
Gaza health crisis could kill 8,000 more by August even if fighting stops – report
LONDON — Even if the fighting in Gaza stopped now, about 8,000 more people could still die there over the next six months due to the public health crisis caused by the Israel-Hamas war, according to a report by independent researchers in the US and Britain.