EXPLAINER: What is gastroenteritis and how to treat it?
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 11) — Gastroenteritis, a short-term illness caused by viruses and bacteria in the digestive system, has so far afflicted over 2,000 people in Baguio City.
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Baguio logs 2,199 diarrhea cases
BAGUIO CITY — Patients distraught with acute gastroenteritis rose to 2,199 as of 11 a.m. Thursday, the Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) said, citing its self-reporting system.
Press Release - Bong Go urges vigilance against fake loan aid posts; condemns misuse of Malasakit Centers' name
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has called for public vigilance in response to the Department of Health's (DOH) warning against fraudulent social media pages misusing the Malasakit Centers' logo to promote bogus loan assistance.
DOH warns of fake Malasakit Center loan page
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) cautioned the public against a Facebook page claiming to be a “loan center” of the office that oversees Malasakit Centers.
Press Release - Bong Go applauds increased DOH budget; calls for prudent utilization of funds, proper implementation of programs, and prioritization of poor patients
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, commended the collaborative efforts that led to a significant increase in the 2024 budget for the Department of Health (DOH).
Press Release - Bulacan family receives critical aid from Malasakit Center as Bong Go continues advocacy of aiding poor and indigent patients
The Malasakit Center program, an initiative spearheaded by Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, has once again demonstrated its vital role in assisting Filipinos in need. A recent case involving the Rodriguez family from San Rafael, Bulacan, highlighted the significant impact of this program on the lives of many poor Filipinos needing medical assistance from the government.
Press Release - Bong Go highlights impact of Malasakit Centers, Super Health Centers, and Regional Specialty Centers in bringing public health services closer to Filipinos
In an interview with DZRH's "Balansyado" on Tuesday, December 26, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go elaborated on the accomplishments and plans for Malasakit Centers, the establishment of more Super Health Centers, and the newly enacted Regional Specialty Centers Act.
Press Release - A mother's gratitude: The transformative impact of Bong Go's Malasakit Center initiative on a single mom's life
Judith Carbajal Ramos, a 45-year-old single mother living in Barangay Bagumbong, Caloocan City, tells a compelling tale of resilience and support. Her life with her three-year-old son, Jaime Sky Ramos, who has Down syndrome, is a journey marked by challenges.