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Why Business Should Start Investing in the Mental Well-Being of Their Employees
The pandemic has triggered waves of anxiety, uncertainty, and financial strain, impacting the mental health of millions of employees. Poor mental health leads to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and strained work relationships. With that said, it is crucial to address employees’ mental health issues to have a thriving workspace. Encourage Open Communication and Supportive Culture […].....»»
P76.1 billion COVID-19 allowance for health workers released
The health emergency allowance of health workers who served during the COVID pandemic amounting to P76.1 billion has been released......»»
The Public Health Rationale behind the CDCs New Covid Guidance – The Daily Guardian
The Daily Guardian- Public Health Guidance Should Consider Balancing Burdens and Benefits As public health officials continue to provide guidance to the public during the.....»»
SWS: Pinoys wary of climate change impact on mental health
Aside from its threat on physical health, climate change is acknowledged by a large majority of Filipinos as having a dangerous impact on mental health......»»
Drastic rise in dengue cases noted in General Santos
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 21 February)—Health authorities in this city reminded residents to be cautious over a noted increasing number of dengue cases, mostly involving children. But there were no dengue-related deaths reported this year so far, Dioscorro Nuñez III, health education and promotion officer at the City Health Office, said on Wednesday. He […].....»»
Afghanistan: Aid Cutbacks, Taliban Abuses Imperil Health
(New York) - The sharp reduction in foreign assistance for Afghanistan's public health system, alongside the Taliban's serious abuses against women and girls have jeopardized the right to health for millions of Afghans, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The healthcare crisis has made the Afghan population increasingly vulnerable to severe malnutrition.....»»
Liza Soberano sinabing huli ang Pinas sa usaping mental health
INAMIN ng aktres na si Liza Soberano na nahuhuli na raw ang bansang Pilipinas pagdating sa pagharap sa isyu ng mental health. Sa kanyang panayam sa Broad Ideas podcast nina Rachel Bilson at Olivia Allen, napag-usapan nila ang topic ukol sa mental health. “You were doing other things in the Philippines and you mentioned us.....»»
Universal Health Care Program to benefit 288,000 Lumads in Agusan Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 31 January)—The Universal Health Care (UHC) program launched by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) here starting January 1 this year is set to benefit the 288,353 indigenous peoples (IPs) in this landlocked province. The UHC beneficiaries—hailing from the Manobo, Higaonon, Banwaon, and Tala-andig tribes—reside in geographically isolated, […].....»»
Go bats for better health care
Sen. Bong Go stressed the need for better health care after a recent OCTA Research survey showed that health is the Filipinos’ top concern......»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
Health and Wellness Products are Booming in Cebu Amid Post-Covid Scenario
The sale of health and wellness-related products is booming in Cebu as the country continues to reel from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic some three years ago. And this is why an exporter couple from Cebu invested in these products diversifying their existing business into a retail market for health equipment. Owners Paul and […].....»»
German foreign minister grateful for Philippine health workers
Germany is grateful to Filipinos, especially in the health sector, for their important work in strengthening Germany’s health sector, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said......»»
Construction of two super health centers in Caloocan underway
The construction of two super health centers in Caloocan, which aims to provide the best health services for residents of the city, is underway......»»
Wisdom for Mental Health
Lighthouses Mental health challenges can make you feel like your mind is caught out in the open ocean. Some days are peaceful, while others are chaotic. Any day could bring moments of peace, terrifying storms, or aimless drifting. How can we navigate our unpredictable mental health? And how can we move forward when we don’t […].....»»
Indonesian POGO worker escapes from captors
An Indonesian man, who was allegedly kidnapped in Makati, has been rescued in Silang, Cavite......»»
Wages and competition
Like any worker or professional, doctors too need protection from practices of unfair competition......»»
Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law
"At the outset, I must put on record that I am a development worker. I am not hiding in the mountains of the Sierra Madre and I was not, in any way, involved in the alleged encounter between the alleged members of the NPA and the complainants," her counter affidavit read. The post Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
SC: Terminating HIV positive worker ‘illegal’
The Supreme Court has ruled that firing an employee solely for testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is illegal......»»
5 drown in Philippines while swimming to cool off
MANILA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Five people, including three children, have died Sunday from drowning in five separate incidents in the Philippines, police reported on Monday. Police said the fatal accidents occurred during outings to beat the scorching heat sweeping the country the past weeks. A 24-year-old female worker died while swimming in Laguna province along with fellow factory workers. A six-year-ol.....»»
Worker hurt by 4.2 tons of falling metal rods .
A construction worker was injured after 4.2 tons of metal rods fell from a crane at a construction site in Binondo, Manila yesterday morning......»»