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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......»»
Wages and competition
Like any worker or professional, doctors too need protection from practices of unfair competition......»»
UP Mindanao to open College of Medicine in 2025
The University of the Philippines Mindanao campus will be opening its College of Medicine program in 2025, in its effort to produce more doctors to address the shortage of health care professionals for the people......»»
Audit
A Senate hearing was called to look into allegations about a local pharmaceutical company employing multi-level marketing schemes to push its sales. The practice has been justly criticized as unethical – the company doing this being owned by doctors......»»
DOH chief unaware of pyramiding schemes, gifts to doctors
MANILA, Philippines — No less than the country’s health chief had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes in the medical industry until the issue was raised before the Senate. Facing the Senate probe on Tuesday, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said he only heard of some of the perks that.....»»
Pharma firm denies pyramid scheme, admits doctor incentives
Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. Chief Executive Officer Luis Raymond Go described the claims as “misinformation” and said the firm, owned by a group of doctors, adhered to government allegations. .....»»
EDITORIAL - Doctors doing business
A public health advocate first sounded the alarm recently, saying several doctors were prescribing medicines from a pharmaceutical company in exchange for expensive gifts including luxury vehicles......»»
Isang irehan lang! Misis nanganak ng 6 sanggol
It's a Miracle! Ito ang sinabi ng mga Obstetrician Gynecologists (OB/GYNE) doctors na nagpaanak sa isang 27-anyos na ina na kung saan apat na lalaki at dalawang babaeng sanggol ang iniluwal sa pagitan ng mahigit isang oras na panganganak sa isang District Headquarters Hospital sa Pakistan. The post Isang irehan lang! Misis nanganak ng 6 sanggol first appeared on Abante......»»
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.....»»
Pyramid
I shuddered going through a thick pile of documents detailing the operation of a pharmaceutical company incorporated by doctors......»»
Coast Guard trainee dies after joining Aurora sports fest
In a statement on Monday, the PCG said that the PCG trainee was declared dead by doctors on Sunday afternoon......»»
Just seven of 116 SUCs offer medicine programs — lawmaker
House Minority Leader Rep. Marcelino Libanan (4PS Partylist) said that Congress should allot more funding to support "highly advanced" SUCs in establishing their own medical schools to subsidize the schooling of aspiring doctors......»»
OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»
Myanmar junta enforces mandatory military service for young people
All men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 must serve for up to two years, while specialists like doctors aged up to 45 must serve for three years.....»»
Doctors Warn of Link Between Chemicals in Plastic Food Containers and Preterm Births
Title: Study funded by NIH links phthalates to rise in preterm births; experts call for regulation Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Insert Author Name] A groundbreaking.....»»
Gabby Concepcion advises to consult doctor if you experience pamamanhid, tusok-tusok
Actor Gabby Concepcion advised his audience at the Watsons Health Expo in SM Megamall last week to consult their doctors if they experience “pamamanhid” and “tusok-tusok.”.....»»
PRC pushes inclusive, accessible medical education
The Philippine Red Cross is pushing for a more inclusive and accessible medical education as it expressed concern over the shortage of doctors in the country......»»
Mandaue City Health Office plans to hire more health professionals
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Health Office (MCHO) is planning to hire additional doctors, nurses and midwives who will especially be deployed in health centers and clinics in the 27 barangays here. Dr. Debra Maria Catulong, the MCHO head, said that having more health professionals is expected to improve the delivery of health.....»»
Southwestern University PHINMA’s Recognition of Topnotchers and Homecoming of Newly Licensed Optometrists
Southwestern University PHINMA has reaffirmed its position as the best optometry school in the country by producing 32 newly licensed optometrists and 5 topnotchers in the October 2023 Optometrists Licensure Examination. The university welcomed back these newly-licensed doctors of Optometry in a memorable ceremony on December 12, 2023 at the SWU PHINMA Campus, right after.....»»