Women Workers Health Empowerment Network (WHEN) successfully launches with Free Cervical Cancer Screening in Caloocan City
Caloocan City, Philippines (January 14, 2024) - In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the low cervical cancer screening rates in the country, the Women Workers Health Empowerment Network was launched on January 14, 2024, with a comprehensive free screening event using newest technology of HPV DNA through self-collection held in Brgy. Bagbaguin, Caloocan City.The event, organized in collabor.....»»
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.....»»
Key Indicators for Early Colonoscopy Screening
The Daily Guardian – Colorectal cancer rates on the rise in young Americans Recent data released by the American Cancer Society has shown a concerning.....»»
A blood test for colon cancer screening coming soo
The first blood test to screen for colorectal cancer could be approved this year, a breakthrough that could drastically increase the number of people diagnosed.....»»
A substantial boost for cancer care
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has announced the perfect gift for women when it increased the “Z-benefit” package for breast cancer from P100,000 to P1.4 million. .....»»
Alex Bruce ibinandera ang resilience, empowerment sa single na ‘SWOOSH’
NAGLABAS ng empowering anthem ang Pinay rapper na si Alex Bruce kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng “International Women’s Month.” Ito ang “SWOOSH” via Sony Music Entertainment na tungkol sa resilience, achievement, at empowerment. Bilang isa sa ambassadors ng international activewear brand na Nike, nais niyang iparating sa kanta ang iconic trademark nito na “Just Do It!”.....»»
King diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace confirms – The Daily Guardia
Title: King Charles Diagnosed with Cancer, Temporarily Suspends Public Duties Date: [Insert Date] King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, as announced.....»»
Doctor with lung cancer receives groundbreaking liver and double-lung transplant in Chicago
Northwestern Surgeons Perform Groundbreaking Lung-Liver Transplant, Saving Patient with Advanced Lung Cancer In a historic medical milestone, Northwestern surgeons successfully performed a combined lung-liver transplant.....»»
Women’s Month begins at SM Supermalls
In line with its commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, launched this year’s Women's Month celebration with a series of events championing a safe, inclusive and enabling environment for women......»»
Capitation rate for PhilHealth s Konsulta package raised; new screening services added
The board of directors of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. approved on Wednesday an increase in the capitation rate for its outpatient benefits package called Konsulta, along with the inclusion of more screening services......»»
DOH ups measures for a cancer-free Central Luzon
DOH ups measures for a cancer-free Central Luzon.....»»
Breakthrough treatment improves cancer survival rate
With the introduction of a breakthrough treatment, there is now an improved overall survival rate for those suffering from biliary tract cancer,according to cancer experts......»»
Japan successfully launches next-generation H3 rocket after failure last year
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan successfully launched its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday, putting its satellite programme back on track after multiple setbacks including the failure of the rocket’s inaugural flight last year. The launch also marks a second straight win for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) after its moon lander, SLIM, achieved a “pinpoint”.....»»
Princess Kate praised for ‘extraordinary dignity’ after cancer diagnosis
LONDON – Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, and her husband Prince William have been “enormously touched” by the messages of support received since she announced her cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said on Saturday. Kate said on Friday she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests done following her major abdominal surgery in January revealed cancer had.....»»
The 12 promises of the Cancer Law
In observance of World Cancer Awareness month and the 5th anniversary of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), I am writing to help explain the law’s provisions to the lay, as suggested by Philippine STAR reader, Adora Perez from the Corridor of Hope patient group......»»
India s $1 pill could be key to curing cancer - report
Researchers at the TATA Institute have developed a medicine that could prevent the recurrence of cancer and reduce the side effects of treatment by 50% The TATA Institute in Mumbai has developed a pill that could prevent the recurrence of cancer and reduce the side effects of treatment by 50%, the Economic Tim.....»»
Fund for indigent cancer patients reaches P1.25 billion
Senators and congressmen have approved a substantial increase in this year’s budget allocation for indigent cancer patients, or the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF), in the hope of helping more Filipinos to be healed from the killer disease......»»
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City split into 6 barangays
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City has now been divided into six distinct barangays, the Presidential Communications Office said......»»
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City split into 6 barangays
Bagong Silang in Caloocan City has now been divided into six distinct barangays, the Presidential Communications Office said......»»
Kelot sinita sa ‘yosi’ timbog sa 39K shabu
BAGSAK sa kulungan ang isang lalaki nang makuhaan ng shabu makaraang masita sa paninigarilyo sa pampublikong lugar sa Caloocan City, kahapon ng madaling araw. Ayon kay Caloocan City police chief P/Col. Ruben Lacuesta, habang nagpapatrolya ang mga tauhan ng Police Sub-Station 11 sa Robes-1, Area 1, Brgy., 175, Camarin, nakita nila ang isang lalaki na ….....»»
Cancer detection services in health center, CHO says
Cancer detection services in health center, CHO says.....»»