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Health

28M Filipinos To Benefit From Proposed South Korean Grant For Better Healthcare

Around 28 million underserved Filipinos are expected to benefit from improved medical services under a proposed grant from the South Korean government.

DOH Updates Organ Donation Policy As Hundreds Await Transplants

The updated organ donation policy aims to improve donor matching procedures while protecting patients and donors through stronger measures against organ trafficking.

Misamis Occidental Inaugurates 500-Bed, PHP1.6 Billion Medical Center

The PHP1.6 billion medical center inaugurated in Oroquieta City represents a major healthcare infrastructure development for the province of Misamis Occidental.

Baguio City Health Office Reaches Nearly 2K Residents Through Eye Care Program

The Baguio City Health Services Office is promoting preventive eye care by delivering services to nearly 2,000 residents in various communities.

Philippines Proposes Regional Health Stockpile, Pooled Procurement

The Department of Health highlighted the Philippines' proposal for shared medical supply procurement to lower costs and support equitable access to essential medicines.

Health Caravan To Bring Accessible Healthcare Services Closer To IPs

The October 21 health caravan in Carasi, Ilocos Norte is expected to improve healthcare accessibility for Indigenous Peoples living in underserved communities.

PhilHealth Expands Access To Anti-Tuberculosis Medicines Through GAMOT

PhilHealth has announced plans to improve access to tuberculosis treatment by expanding its GAMOT program to cover selected first-line medicines starting November 1.

DOST-Funded Studies Boost Kidney Transplant Care At Davao Hospital

Kidney transplant patients in Davao are receiving additional medical support as DOST-funded research projects strengthen diagnostic services and post-transplant care at SPMC.

NCMH: Early Help-Seeking Prevents Delays In Mental Health Treatment

The NCMH highlighted early help-seeking as an important step in reducing delays in treatment and managing mental health concerns more effectively.

DOH Readies Hospitals Amid Super El Niño Concerns

Health Secretary Edwin Mercado said surveillance teams and necessary medicines are being prepared for possible increases in illnesses linked to extreme weather conditions.