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Monday, March 18, 2024

DOH Bicol issues warning vs. diseases caused by El Niño

THE DEPARTMENT  of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Bicol on Thursday urged the public to follow measures to prevent El Niño-related health issues.



Consumers warned vs. using smartwatches to measure blood glucose

THE US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers of the risks related to using smartwatches or smart rings that measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin.



Ilocos Region records below 1% leprosy prevalence rat

A HEALTH official in the Ilocos Region urged the public to be kinder on people with leprosy since the disease is curable and recovery rate is high if patients follow the treatment cycle.



Seniors more prone to heat stroke; more water intake advised –expert

SENIOR CITIZENS  are advised to increase their water intake especially as the rising temperature brought about by El Niño makes them more vulnerable to heat stroke.



Injectable gluta for whitening not supported by DOH

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) on Saturday said it does not support the use of injectable glutathione for skin whitening.



Retired docs return to farming for natural health care

RETIRED BUT  not tired.



DOH supports Recto's proposal to ban disposable vapes

 THE DEPARTMENT  of Health (DOH) has expressed support to the proposal of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto to ban disposable vapes.



DOH steps up UHC interventions for Albay via cash grants, training

THE DEPARTM,ENT  of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH-CHD-5) and the provincial government of Albay will be working together to improve the healthcare services for the people after the province was included as one of the Universal Health Care Integration Sites (UHC IS) in the region.



DOH steps up UHC interventions for Albay via cash grants, training

THE DEPARTMENT  of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH-CHD-5) and the provincial government of Albay will be working together to improve the healthcare services for the people after the province was included as one of the Universal Health Care Integration Sites (UHC IS) in the region.



161st Malasakit Center opened to public in Bulacan town

MORE BULAKENYOS   are expected to receive medical assistance as Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, led the inauguration of the 161st Malasakit Center inside the Joni Villanueva General Hospital in Barangay Igulot here Monday morning.



Health experts warn Filipinos vs. shingles

SHINGLES, A  debilitating viral infection, can lead to serious complications if not properly treated, especially among older adults, health experts warned on Tuesday.



Be kidney donors, Filipinos urged

A GROUP  of kidney transplant donors and recipients on Friday urged Filipinos to donate kidneys, saying thousands of patients need them to have a second chance in life.



Shed fat, be active, stay healthy

CHOOSE A healthy lifestyle in order to avoid obesity and diseases, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Bicol said in a news release on Friday.



Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods

THE NORTHERN Samar provincial government has inked a deal with Korean engineering firms to map out plans to curb floods in the province, the local government announced on Monday.


Ratio Petroleum to begin 2nd phase of work program on SC 76

ISRAELI FIRM Ratio Petroleum Ltd.,the operator of Service Contract (SC) 76, will begin the second phase of its work program on the block this month, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday.


4th volcanic eruption in 3 months shakes Iceland

RESIDENTS IN Iceland's coastal town of Grindavik saw their fourth volcanic eruption in the last three months, local media reported Sunday.


MIC eyes investment in agro-industries

THE MAHARLIKA Investment Corporation (MIC) is currently exploring possible investments in agro-industries.