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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 12
NEW DELHI -- Two government-run hospitals in Delhi received a bomb threat on Sunday, triggering evacuations in both facilities. Personnel belonging to the Delhi Police, the Delhi Fire Services and the local disaster management force were carrying out security checks inside the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Mangolpuri and the Burari Government Hospital in Burari area. (India-Delhi-Bomb Threat) - - - - J.....»»
Health workers march for higher wages
Health workers from public and private hospitals held a nationwide protest yesterday, Health Workers’ Day, urging the government to address issues affecting the health sector......»»
Two Philippines Navy Pilots Killed in Helicopter Crash
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Two Philippine navy pilots were killed on Thursday when their helicopter crashed during a training flight, the military said. - Other Media news - The navy said in a statement a Robinson R22 helicopter with two officers on board was forced to make an emergency landing near a market south of Manila, Reuters reported.The pilots were rushed to nearby hospitals, but eventually died from.....»»
DOH orders boosts in antibiotics to fight pertussis
“I’ve asked to buy antibiotics to stock up in hospitals so when a child contracts pertussis, they can be treated and not die,” Herbosa said in Filipino. .....»»
‘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......»»
DOH assures uninterrupted healthcare despite potential water, power woes
“We are ready for El Niño. Our hospitals will stay up and running despite anticipated power and water challenges. There are contingency plans in place,” Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said. .....»»
Biden says Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan as Hamas mulls draft truce proposal
The draft proposal, which would allow hospitals and bakeries in Gaza to be repaired and 500 aid trucks to enter the battered enclave every day, is the most serious attempt in weeks to end the conflict.....»»
Study Finds Surge in E-Bike Head Trauma with Decrease in Helmet Use
A recent study has revealed a sharp increase in e-bike injuries among Americans, with thousands being sent to hospitals in recent years. According to the.....»»
DOH to build 28 primary health hubs to decongest hospitals
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said that the planned National Ambulatory and Urgent Care Facilities will target 28 million poor Filipinos......»»
More Palestinians displaced as Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza
Palestinian medics and residents says Israel continued to bomb areas around the two main hospitals in Khan Younis.....»»
New Pinoy nurses urged to work in Philippines
The 492 new registered nurses who recently took their oath were urged to stay and work in public and private hospitals in the Philippines......»»
BARMM lawmakers mull creation of new hospital, upgrade of old one
Members of the Bangsamoro parliament want to improve a small medical dispensary and create a new one on two remote islands where sick islanders can hardly be evacuated to modern hospitals outside when seas are rough......»»
PhilHealth eyes 100 percent hike in dialysis patients coverage
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp., PhilHealth is studying a 100 percent increase in the coverage for dialysis sessions, from P2,600 to P5,200, as it hopes to expand medical benefits for members. In a joint press conference on Tuesday, PhilHealth executive vice president Eli Dino Santos and ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo said they.....»»
P8 billion medical aid OK’d for health workers, poor patients
An additional P8.005 billion for medical assistance has been approved for release by the Department of Budget and Management......»»
PHIC-Davao boosts breast cancer benefits to P1.4M
PHILHEALTH-DAVAO has increased its Z Benefits package for breast cancer patients significantly, from P100,000 to P1.4 million......»»
FDA recalls cancer drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled all batches of a chemotherapy drug following adverse reactions in young cancer patients......»»
New technique may save stroke, cardiac arrest patients
With reports of people getting sick in the country due to dangerous heat index levels brought by the El Nino phenomenon, a renowned doctor from the United States suggested an inexpensive technique to treat people suffering from severe illnesses......»»
Ejercito files reso calling for probe into alleged doctor – pharma collusion
MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito has filed a resolution calling for an investigation into the alleged connivance of some physicians and pharmaceutical companies in prescribing medicine. “To maintain the honor and integrity of the medical profession, Congress may initiate reforms through legislative measures to protect the best interests of doctors and their patients from.....»»
Private hospital accused of illegal detention
A private hospital in Valenzuela City is in hot water for allegedly detaining relatives of patients who are not able to settle their bills......»»
Fire hits PGH main building
Dozens of patients were evacuated after a fire broke out at the main building of the Philippine General Hospital in Manila yesterday......»»