‘No surge in pertussis hospital admissions’
There was only a slight uptick in hospital admissions due to pertussis despite the reported increase in cases in the country, the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. reported yesterday......»»
Death toll in truck crash in central Philippines rises to 15
MANILA, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the truck crash in the central Philippines on Wednesday rose to 15 as one of the critically injured died in a hospital, police said Thursday. Police said two other injured people are recuperating at a local hospital. The truck was traveling along a highway in Mabinay town in Negros Oriental province on Wednesday afternoon, when the driver lost control of the.....»»
SM Foundation enhances patient experience at Airforce Hospital, Baguio Health Center
A staunch believer in the positive impact of health and wellness, the social good arm of the SM group upgrades health facilities in the country. Two of its recent endeavors were at the Air Force City Hospital (AFCH) in Clark and the Lucban Health Center (LHC) in Baguio......»»
Fighting, fuel shortages knock out Gaza’s second-largest hospital
The Nasser Hospital in Gaza still sheltered scores of patients suffering from war wounds and Gaza's worsening health crisis, but there was no power and not enough staff to treat them all.....»»
The Hospital at Maayo redefines maternity care with launch of premium Maternity Service Program
The Hospital at Maayo redefines maternity care with launch of premium Maternity Service Program.....»»
STATEMENT: Justice for Dr. Sharmaine Baroquillo
Last February 3, 2024, Dr. Sharmaine Baroquillo, a physician working in Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital was driving along Datu Paglas highway in Maguindanao from Davao City. She was followed by motorcycle-riding men in tandem who shot her three times. She was able to drive herself to the hospital where she passed out. Three persons were […].....»»
Oral health and mental health are more connected than you think
A new report has found that oral health is indirectly connected to the mental well-being of older adults. A study by a team at Okayama University Hospital found that “good oral health may lower the risk of several diseases.” The results of the study conducted by the team of Okayama University Hospital senior associate professor Noriko Takeuchi,.....»»
Lapu-Lapu: 2 from city hospital fail drug test, risk termination
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Two of the more than a hundred employees of the Lapu-Lapu City Hospital tested positive for illegal drugs use during a surprise drug test held on Friday. Garry Lao, executive director of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP), said the two employees risk termination from government service......»»
The Hospital at Maayo joins Sinulog 2024 in spreading festivity and accessible healthcare
The Hospital at Maayo joins Sinulog 2024 in spreading festivity and accessible healthcare.....»»
3 militants killed in West Bank hospital
3 militants killed in West Bank hospital.....»»
8-year-old boy beaten by drunken dad dies in hospital
The eight-year-old boy who was badly beaten by his drunken father died in a hospital at Thursday dawn, exactly two days after the incident in Barangay Fatima in General Santos City. .....»»
UPCAT set for August 10 to 11
The University of the Philippines will hold the 2025 UP College Admission Test in August, its Office of Admissions announced yesterday......»»
CHED wants more underprivileged students in SUCs
The Commission on Higher Education will recommend steps to state universities and colleges on how to run their student admissions in a way that guarantees greater access to students from underprivileged families......»»
Measles, pertussis cases drop
Cases of measles-rubella (MR) and pertussis in the country have been declining. .....»»
Negros Occidental sets catch-up vaccination to fight pertussis
Negros Occidental sets catch-up vaccination to fight pertussis.....»»
Negros Occidental reports 64 confirmed pertussis cases
Negros Occidental reports 64 confirmed pertussis cases.....»»
Bacolod records 3 more confirmed pertussis cases
Bacolod records 3 more confirmed pertussis cases.....»»
Philippines grapples with measles, pertussis outbreaks: UNICEF
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is experiencing measles outbreaks in the southern region, pertussis outbreaks in parts of Luzon and Visayas in the central region, and nearly 70 percent of the country's provinces and cities are at high risk of polio, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said. "All three are highly infectious diseases for children," the U.N. agency said in a recent press re.....»»
Measles, pertussis outbreaks stress need for improved vaccination — UNICEF
The ongoing measles and pertussis outbreaks serve as a "wake-up call" for the Philippines to improve its vaccination program, the United Nations Children's Fund said......»»
Central Luzon pertussis cases continue to rise
Eighty-six cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been recorded in Central Luzon as of April 13, according to the Department of Health regional office......»»
Eastern Visayas logs more pertussis cases
Eastern Visayas has recorded seven confirmed cases of pertussis or whooping cough out of the 17 recorded this week......»»