DOH Warns of Possible Dengue Outbreak in 2025 Amid Early Rainfall, Climate Shift
The Department of Health (DOH) has raised concerns over a potential dengue outbreak in the Philippines this year, pointing to early and intense rainfall possibly[…]
Can AI Help the Philippines Fight Tuberculosis? New Tech Aims to Speed Up Screening and Treatment
The Philippines, one of the world’s top five countries with the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden, may soon benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) in its public[…]
Despite Ban, Baseco Beach Draws Swimmers Amid Summer Heat
Despite an official ban, residents continue to swim at Baseco Beach in Manila to escape the extreme summer heat, raising public health and enforcement concerns.[…]
Australian IVF Clinic Apologizes After Embryo Transfer Error Results in Baby Mix-Up
Paraphrased Article:An Australian IVF clinic has publicly apologized after a serious embryo mix-up led to a woman giving birth to a child conceived from another[…]
UN Warns Maternal Mortality Fight at Risk as Global Aid Plummets
Global maternal deaths have declined by 40% since 2000, but progress has stalled since 2016, raising alarms of potential backsliding amid major international aid cuts,[…]
Health Advocates Urge Government to Enforce Mandatory Food Warning Labels
The Healthy Philippines Alliance (HPA) is calling on the government to fast-track policies requiring warning labels on unhealthy food products, aiming to reduce risks of[…]
PhilHealth Urges Hospitals to Submit Accurate Claims for Faster Payments
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is encouraging hospitals and healthcare facilities to submit accurate and complete claims—known as “good claims”—to ensure quicker reimbursement for[…]
FDA, DTI Team Up to Streamline Supply Chain for MSMEs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are joining forces to improve supply chain processes and enhance support[…]
DOH Urges Measles-Rubella Vaccination for Children Amid Rising Cases in Early 2025
The Department of Health (DOH) is calling on parents to vaccinate children under two years old against measles and rubella, following a 35% spike in[…]
DOH Reports 39% Drop in Rabies Cases in Early 2025, Urges Continued Vigilance
The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant 39% decrease in rabies cases nationwide from January 1 to March 1, 2025, with only 55 cases[…]