Philippines, other countries face high prevalence of ‘viral hepatitis’
Pakistan now accounts for the highest number of hepatitis C infections, at 8.8 million or 17.8 percent of all cases worldwide.
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2 million Filipino children severely food poor: UNICEF
It was the first global report that analysed the impacts and causes of dietary deprivation among the world’s youngest people in nearly 100 countries and across income groups.…
Philippine Health Department raise warning vs vape, cite 1st death in the country
In a case documented by the Philippine General Hospital in Manila, a 22-year-old Filipino male with no prior health issues suffered a fatal heart attack, following a severe lung…
No budget for new vaccines vs ‘FLiRT’ variant: Philippine Health Department
The Department has no budget under the 2024 appropriations law to acquire updated COVID-19 vaccines considered more effective against the Flirt variants, an official said, noting…
Philippine airports, seaports on alert for ‘Flirt’ variant
Based on news reports, Flirt variants have been detected in Singapore, Thailand, India, China, Hong Kong, Nepal, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and 14 countries…
High-risk groups in the Philippines warned vs new COVID variants
Experts explained that the previous COVID-19 vaccines given to Filipinos—generally two doses and a single-shot booster—were not as effective against the new strains, including…
Philippine Food and Drug Administration issues second order recalling chemo drug
The regulator directed distributors, hospitals, retailers, pharmacies and clinics to discontinue further distribution, sale and use of Trexasaph. Consumers are also advised not to…
WHO alarmed by high use of antibiotics in COVID-19 cases
According to the WHO study, “overall, antibiotic use did not improve clinical outcomes for patients with COVID-19. But rather, it might create harm for people without bacterial…
UN report on women’s health finds Philippines ‘an inspiring case study’
Access to contraception, reductions in maternal death and the continued fight for gender equality are successes to be honored. Yet we know the fight for sexual and reproductive…
Basic health services lacking in Philippines, Western Pacific: World Health Organization
According to WHO, two in five people still cannot avail at least one essential health service, such as immunisation, pregnancy and newborn care, and treatments for communicable…