Safety nets in place for medical cannabis
MANILA, Philippines — A bill in the House of Representatives that allows marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes will incorporate safety nets to prevent aggravating the country’s problems on drug abuse.
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Philippines roadmap for cancer control out soon
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine roadmap for cancer control is coming out soon.
Press Release - Bong Go's Malasakit Center initiative gives hope to leukemia patient and father
The Malasakit Center initiated by Senator Christopher "Bong" Go continues to play a crucial role in providing medical assistance to underprivileged Filipino families. A poignant narrative comes from James Santiago, a thirty-year-old resident of Barangay Caticlan in Malay, Aklan, whose daughter, Quianna Santiago, has been battling leukemia.
Public advised to take iodine against goiter
THE public is encouraged to take the recommended dose of iodine that the body needs to prevent them from acquiring a goiter.
DAR, PRC collect 14 bags of blood in bloodletting
With the theme “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often,” the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Leyte Chapter joined forces in conducting a bloodletting activity at the DAR Regional Office in Tacloban City.
Press Release - Jinggoy to LGUS: Provide free medicines to indigent patients in public hospitals
SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a proposal mandating all local government units (LGUs) set aside a portion of their national tax allotment share to make medicines for indigent patients free of charge.
Flu-like cases down from holiday season
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday reported a downward trend in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases.
Cardiovascular rehabilitation: Your best bet to a recovered heart
MANILA, Philippines — Heart diseases remain to be the biggest threat to Filipinos’ health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) mortality database, cardiovascular diseases (ischemic heart disease, stroke) is one of the top global causes of death.