Tag: Philippines
Philippine DOH reports dengue cases slowing but urges continued vigilance
The Department of Health (DOH) has observed a slight decline in dengue cases nationwide over the past four weeks, following intensified public awareness and mosquito control efforts. Cases fell from 15,904 (January 5–18) to 15,134 (January 19–February 15), a 5% […]
Audit sought for Philippines public health funds; health dept seeks more budget
The Philippines’ Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Health (DOH) have requested the Commission on Audit to conduct a special audit of previously released funds for Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (PHEBA). The review aims […]
Philippines breaks ground on Super Health Centers to enhance healthcare access
In a significant development, Bacoor City in Cavite, Philippines, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its Super Health Center (SHC). This innovative healthcare facility, launched on 14th October, is poised to address the burgeoning healthcare needs of the city and elevate […]
Health cost of air pollution in the Philippines
The Philippines, one of Asia’s strongest economies, is beleaguered by low wages in the country’s capital city of Php 570 (about US$ 10.3), which, according to Ibon Foundation data, is less than half the required Php 1,087 living wage for […]
RH Bill: silver bullet to rising maternal deaths
PHILIPPINES – Sen. Pia Cayetano believes the passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) bill would give priority to the plight and burden of Filipino mothers. In a statement on World Population Day on Wednesday, Cayetano said this year’s theme of […]
