Tag: Public Health

Marcos Jr. assures PhilHealth Services unaffected by subsidy reduction

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos on Thursday that the reduction in government subsidies to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will...

Melioidosis Cases in Cagayan Surge in 2023; 11 Deaths Reported

Eleven deaths out of 21 confirmed melioidosis cases have been recorded this year in the province of Cagayan. Dr. Kim Salvador of Ballesteros District Hospital...

PhilHealth Adds Dental Care Services to Benefit Package Starting 2025

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has approved its first-ever preventive oral health care benefit package, offering dental services to members starting 2025. Health Secretary...

PhilHealth, Government Pledge Compliance with SC’s Order Halting P29.9B Fund Transfer

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has committed to adhering to the Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the transfer of P29.9 billion...

Philippines Secures $24.9 Million Grant to Strengthen Pandemic Resilience and Implement One Health Approach

The Philippines has secured a $24.9 million grant from The Pandemic Fund to bolster its pandemic preparedness and health security. The grant was awarded under...

MSM Lead HIV Cases in Caraga: Study

Butuan City – Men who have sex with men (MSM) have the highest prevalence of HIV cases in the Caraga Region, according to recent...

Mpox Cases in the Philippines Reach 15 – DOH Confirms

It has been confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH) that the number of Mpox cases in the country has reached 15. Out of these...

Former Health Secretary Slams DOH for Delays in Flu Vaccine Procurement

Former Health Secretary and House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin has criticized the Department of Health (DOH) for delays in procuring flu vaccines. According...

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