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by Ma. Cristina Arayata on December 3, 2021
2 PCHRD-supported projects now being designed
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on December 3, 2021
MANILA – Two projects supported by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) -- one for hip replacement and another for intramedullary nails – are being designed.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on December 19, 2022
NCR Covid positivity rate down to 14.3% as of Dec. 14: OCTA
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on December 19, 2022
The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the National Capital Region slightly decreased to 14.3 percent as of Dec. 14.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on June 28, 2022
Covid-19 daily cases average for June 20-26 up by 53%
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on June 28, 2022
MANILA – The country's daily average of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases went up by 53 percent from June 20 to 26, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on June 10, 2022
DOH reiterates face masks protect vs. Covid, other infections
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on June 10, 2022
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reminded the public that wearing the best fitting face mask keeps Covid-19 cases low despite detection of new subvariants.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on September 21, 2021
DOH says Covid-19 spread slows down; PH still high risk
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on September 21, 2021
MANILA – The increase in coronavirus infections appear to be slowing but the country's health systems capacity remains at high risk, a health official said Monday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on September 29, 2021
PH Covid-19 recoveries rise by 39K to 2,353,140
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on September 29, 2021
MANILA – The nation's overall tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients who beat the disease have reached 2,353,140 as 39,980 new recoveries were recorded on Tuesday.... Read full article
by Roel Amazona on June 1, 2022
DOH-8 pushes fogging to curb rising dengue cases
by Roel Amazona on June 1, 2022
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas has expressed support for fogging activities to combat the rising cases of dengue fever in the region.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on August 2, 2022
Gov’t urged to regulate overseas employment of HCWs
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on August 2, 2022
MANILA – The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPI) on Monday asked the government to regulate the overseas employment of healthcare workers (HCWs), especially nurses.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on September 14, 2021
Recruitment of PH ivermectin trial participants to start Oct. 15
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on September 14, 2021
MANILA – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña on Monday said recruitment of participants for the clinical trials on the use of ivermectin in the Philippines will start on Oct. 15.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on June 7, 2022
Inhalation of volcanic ash may cause pneumoconiosis: expert
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on June 7, 2022
MANILA – Inhalation of volcanic ash may cause pneumoconiosis, or a collection of lung diseases caused by breathing in certain types of dust particles, an infectious diseases expert said Monday.... Read full article
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