PhilHealth claims for COVID-19 pneumonia hit P14.6 billion
MANILA, Philippines — COVID pneumonia topped the medical cases that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reimbursed last year, with claims amounting to more than P14 billion.
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The immortal JPE turns 100 on Valentine’s
MANILA, Philippines — Juan Ponce Enrile turns 100 on Feb. 14, making him an easy subject of talks on immortality.
Press Release - Sen Nancy: Apply pandemic lessons in managing walking pneumonia
Given the high respiratory cases in PH
No need for masks despite walking pneumonia – expert
MANILA, Philippines — Despite reports that walking pneumonia cases have been recorded in the country, there is no need to revive the mandatory wearing of face masks, infectious diseases expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said yesterday.
Elasto Painters get going
MANILA, Philippines — With a more-adjusted Tree Treadwell and a healthier Keith Datu in the fold, things are beginning to look rosy for Rain or Shine.
EDITORAL - Walking pneumonia
A person is infected, but doesn’t feel sick, because he can easily move around as if in full health. It’s called “walking pneumonia” – the common term given to Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, which has been identified as one of the causes of a surge in respiratory illnesses particularly among children in China.
‘Walking pneumonia’ not new, says DOH
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday sought to allay fears caused by reports that four cases of “walking pneumonia,” a form of lung infection, have been detected in the country.
DOH: All 4 ‘walking pneumonia’ cases have recovered
MANILA, Philippines — A small fraction of the influenza-like illnesses (ILI) reported this year were cases of “walking pneumonia,” the Department of Health said late Wednesday as it noted that these patients have already recovered.